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Plateau Governor Confirms 28 Dead in Jos Shooting as 48-Hour Curfew Takes Hold

Authorities cite reprisals risk as they enforce a 48-hour curfew.

Overview

  • Governor Caleb Mutfwang confirmed Tuesday that 28 people were killed in Sunday night's shooting in the Angwan Rukuba area of Jos North.
  • A 48-hour curfew across Jos North kept streets and markets empty Tuesday as security forces carried out operations.
  • Investigators are at work, and the governor said security agents detained a suspect linked to earlier threats.
  • Witnesses and aid groups said gunmen opened fire at a bar and reported a retaliatory mob attack, with death toll estimates ranging from at least 12 to 30.
  • The University of Jos suspended exams as President Bola Tinubu condemned the attack and urged action against misinformation that could trigger reprisals.