On Sunday, March 29, around 8 PM, the normally bustling Angwan Rukuba neighborhood in Jos North, Nigeria, was struck by tragedy. A group of armed men burst into a bar, opening fire without warning or apparent motive. The attack left at least 13 people dead, with bodies scattered both inside and around the establishment. The incident has left families in devastation and the city under a 48-hour curfew imposed by Governor Caleb Muftwang of Plateau State.
Witnesses described the attackers as men who appeared like ordinary patrons, who suddenly drew their weapons and fired at anyone moving. The attack lasted only a few minutes, but was enough to claim 13 lives. The injured were rushed to health centers in Jos.
Security forces arrived on the scene after the incident, but no group has claimed responsibility for the attack. The motives of the attackers remain unknown at this time.
Governor Muftwang termed the attack “barbaric and unprovoked.”The curfew was imposed starting the night of March 29 and is set to expire on March 31, 2026. Security forces have been deployed in the area, and the authorities are urging the public to stay indoors and report any information that could aid in identifying the attackers.
Jos North has been addressing intercommunal conflicts and repeated attacks, often between farmers and herders, for years. The Angwan Rukuba area in Jos North is known for recurring tensions. However, the direct nature of the attack, targeting civilians in a public bar, represents a level of audacity and brutality that is shocking even in the difficult context of the region.
The night of March 29 will leave a lasting impact on the residents of Jos. An investigation is underway, and the suspects are still at large.
Source: Impulsradio & Television Africa
