You’re offline. This is a read only version of the page.
On the evening of Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026, gunmen opened fire on people gathered in the streets of Angwan Rukuba, a community in Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria. The attack occurred around 8:00 PM on a busy street that locals know as a common gathering place — on a night when many were returning from Palm Sunday church services.
The death toll is still being confirmed. Early media reports estimated between 6 and 10 fatalities, but local contacts on the ground have confirmed that 27 bodies were returned to the community — 14 who died at the scene, and 13 who later died in hospital. Many more were injured. The Angwan Rukuba community is predominantly Christian, though not all of those killed were Christians.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Our local partners are continuing to gather information, and we will share verified updates as they become available. We will not add to the speculation already circulating.
In response, the Plateau State government imposed a 48-hour curfew beginning at midnight on March 29 and running through April 1, 2026. Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang condemned the attack on innocent citizens and pledged that authorities are working to apprehend those responsible.
The University of Jos, located in the same area, postponed scheduled exams in the wake of the violence, according to The Daily Post.
This attack falls in the middle of Holy Week — a time when the Church around the world is drawing near to the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus. We grieve with our brothers and sisters in Jos, and we invite you to join us in prayer.
Information in this post is sourced from our local partners on the ground in Plateau State. Details are still being confirmed. We will update this post as verified information becomes available.
