Tension gripped Anguwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State on Sunday after a fresh attack by suspected gunmen left several people feared dead.

Eyewitness accounts indicate that the assailants, who reportedly arrived on a motorcycle, opened fire on a group of youths around the Anguwan Rukuba junction in the evening. Residents said the shooting caused chaos, as people fled in different directions to escape the sudden violence.

A local resident, who spoke anonymously, described the attack as swift and unprovoked. According to the source, the gunmen rode through the area, shooting indiscriminately before fleeing the scene, leaving casualties in their wake.

In the immediate aftermath, angry youths reportedly took to the streets, blocking major roads within the community, heightening fears of a breakdown of law and order. Security authorities had yet to officially confirm casualty figures as of the time of filing this report.

Efforts to reach the state police command, including the Commissioner of Police, Bassey Ewah, and the Police Public Relations Officer, were unsuccessful, leaving many questions about the incident unanswered.

In response to the violence, the Plateau State Government imposed a 48-hour curfew on Jos North Local Government Area. The directive, which took effect from midnight on Sunday, is expected to remain in force until April 1, 2026.

The Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Lohya Ramnap, condemned the attack, describing it as barbaric and unprovoked. She said the curfew was necessary to prevent further escalation while security agencies intensify efforts to apprehend those responsible.

Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang assured residents that additional security personnel had been deployed to restore calm and safeguard lives and property. He urged citizens to remain vigilant and support ongoing investigations by volunteering credible information.

The incident has also disrupted academic activities at the University of Jos, where many students and staff reside in affected areas. Authorities of the institution announced the postponement of examinations scheduled for March 30 and 31 as a precautionary measure.

In an advisory issued by Deputy Registrar Emmanuel Madugu on behalf of the Registrar, members of the university community were urged to limit movement, remain alert, and promptly report suspicious activities to campus security.

University management stated that it is working closely with security agencies to monitor developments and ensure the safety of students and staff, adding that further updates would be communicated as the situation evolves.

The latest attack underscores persistent security challenges in parts of Plateau State, where communities have faced recurring violence in recent years.

The development comes weeks after a deadly ambush in Kanam Local Government Area, where no fewer than 20 security operatives and vigilantes were reportedly killed by heavily armed bandits.

According to the Kanam Development Association, the victims included military personnel and local vigilantes engaged in joint patrol operations across vulnerable communities.

The association disclosed that the patrol team was attacked en route to Wanka, as hundreds of armed bandits launched a coordinated assault, overwhelming the operatives.

Following the ambush, the attackers reportedly advanced into Kyaram community, looting properties worth millions of naira and rustling large numbers of cattle belonging to residents.

KADA described the incident as tragic and unacceptable, noting that the affected communities—including Garga, Kyaram, and Gyambau—have endured repeated attacks, kidnappings, and cattle rustling over the past several years.

Residents across the region continue to call for sustained security intervention, as authorities appeal for calm while investigations into the latest violence continue.