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48-hour curfew imposed after attack on bar in Plateau, Jos

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5 months ago

March 30, 2026

A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in parts of the central Nigerian city of Jos, after gunmen opened fire at an open-air bar, leading to deadly revenge attacks, local reports say.

Twelve people were reportedly killed when attackers ambushed the drinking spot. A mob is then said to have retaliated, killing 10 more people.

Announcing the curfew, Plateau state governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang said an investigation had been opened and those responsible for the killings would be brought to justice.

The state has long been considered one of the most volatile parts of Nigeria.

Paul Mancha, chairperson of the youth council in Plateau state, suggested that the true number of casualties could be even higher.

“People were here in the evening and unfortunately, wicked terrorists came and attacked our people,” he told Reuters news agency. “We have counted scores of people who are now dead and then so many others are also in the hospital receiving treatment.”

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In a statement announcing the curfew, the Plateau state governor condemned the killings as “barbaric and unprovoked,” and said security agencies had been directed to pursue those responsible and bring them to justice.

Local residents said threats had been posted on social media before the attack.

The curfew, which began at midnight local time, is due to remain in force until 1 April. Residents have been ordered to stay indoors as security personnel intensify patrols and maintain a visible presence across the affected areas.

Security forces were deployed swiftly after the shooting, with troops and other personnel moving to secure the area and restore calm.

Plateau state lies in central Nigeria, where there is often violence between different communities, especially mainly Muslim herders and largely Christian farmers over access to land and water points.

Nigeria faces multiple security challenges across different region – from an Islamist insurgency in the north-east to banditry and kidnappings in the north-west and central areas.

Security watchers say these overlapping pressures have stretched security resources and complicated response efforts.

Sunday’s attack highlights the persistent fragility of local security arrangements and the ease with which violence can disrupt daily life.

While authorities insist the situation is under control, the imposition of a curfew underscores the seriousness of the threat and the urgency of preventing further escalation.

BBC

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Tinubu begins three-week leave, jets out to Europe

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27 minutes ago

August 30, 2026

Oluwagbenga Olaoye

President Bola Tinubu has begun a three-week vacation as part of his annual leave.

This was disclosed in a statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday.

The statement said Tinubu will depart Abuja on Sunday (today) for Europe. His first stop will be London, United Kingdom.

According to the statement, President Tinubu is expected to return home after the working vacation to join the hectic campaigns for the January 2027 election.

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PHOTOS: Two children k!lled, others injured as building collapses in Nasarawa

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1 day ago

August 29, 2026

Oluwagbenga Olaoye

Tragedy struck Tudun Amba area of Lafia in Nasarawa State as a building collapsed, k!lling two children from the same family.

The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Friday, August 28, 2026, also left other members of the family injured and hospitalized.

Details surrounding the cause of the collapse were not immediately available as authorities are expected to commence an assessment of the incident.

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PHOTOS: Two d!e as refuse dump collapses on building in Cross River

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1 day ago

August 29, 2026

Oluwagbenga Olaoye

Two persons have been confirmed d3ad following the collapse of a refuse dump at Ikot Effanga, along Old Odukpani Road in Calabar, Cross River State.

The spokesperson for the Cross River State Police Command, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, who disclosed this in a statement said the incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, August 28, 2026, when the collapsed refuse impacted a building reportedly constructed within a valley.

“The Cross River State Police Command is aware of a reported incident involving the collapse of a refuse dump at Ikot Effanga, along the Old Odukpani Road, Calabar, in the early hours of Friday, 28th August 2026, the statement read.

“Police personnel responded promptly to the scene, where it was discovered that the collapsed refuse had impacted a building reportedly constructed within a valley, resulting in the death of two occupants.”

The statement identified the victims as Nfon Imé, male, and an unidentified female, who were said to have been in the building at the time of the incident.

The bodies were recovered and deposited at the mortuary.

“The deceased, identified as Nfon Imé ‘m’, and a yet-to-be-identified female, believed to have been in the building at the time of the incident, have been recovered and deposited at the mortuary,” the statement said.

The police spokesperson said an assessment of the circumstances surrounding the incident was ongoing, while further investigation had commenced.

“The Command is currently conducting an assessment of the circumstances surrounding the incident, while further investigation is ongoing,” ASP Eitokpah said.

The command urged members of the public to remain calm and avoid speculation as efforts continued to establish the full facts surrounding the incident.

“Further details will be communicated as soon as they are verified and available,” the statement added.