Fresh tension has gripped Jos, the Plateau State capital, following renewed violence just hours after the state government relaxed a 48-hour curfew imposed in the aftermath of a deadly attack in Anguwan Rukuba.
Reports indicate that sporadic clashes broke out in parts of the city, with unconfirmed casualties, forcing residents to flee while traders who had earlier resumed business hurriedly shut down their shops.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic, with many residents running for safety amid fears of further attacks.
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Security presence has reportedly been reinforced across affected areas, although authorities are yet to officially confirm details of the latest incidents. Residents have, however, been urged to remain calm and vigilant as efforts to restore order continue.
The unrest comes in the wake of Sunday night’s attack in Anguwan Rukuba, where gunmen on motorcycles reportedly killed at least 28 people near a busy junction.
The incident sparked outrage, with angry youths taking to the streets and blocking major roads in protest.
The attack also disrupted academic activities, prompting the University of Jos to reschedule examinations earlier slated for March 30 and 31, while advising students and staff to limit movement.
The latest violence adds to growing insecurity in Plateau State, coming weeks after an ambush in Kanam Local Government Area reportedly claimed the lives of over 20 security operatives and vigilantes.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang has maintained that the state will not yield to intimidation, even as concerns continue to mount over the fragile security situation and the risk of further escalation.