Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has confirmed that 28 persons were killed in an attack by gunmen in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area.
The governor made this known in a statewide broadcast on Tuesday, following the incident which occurred on Sunday at about 7:30 p.m.
He said the victims were carrying out their activities when the attackers struck.
“Twenty-eight lives were lost and many others were injured,” he said.
Governor Mutfwang said he visited the community with security chiefs and also met victims receiving treatment at Jos University Teaching Hospital.
He said most of the injured are receiving care and that the state government will cover their medical bills.
He added that the government will support families of those who died, including arrangements for burials.
The governor announced a 48-hour curfew in Jos North Local Government Area from midnight on March 29 to April 1, to allow security agencies carry out operations.
He said a suspect who had earlier issued threats has been arrested and that security agencies have been directed to arrest others involved.
“We are committed to ensuring that all those involved are brought to justice,” he said.
Caleb Mutfwang urged residents to remain calm and report suspicious activities to security agencies.
He also directed enforcement of the ban on commercial motorcycles within the Jos area and said a State Security Council meeting has been held to review security measures.
He said the government will continue to work with security agencies to restore order and prevent further attacks.
