The Plateau State government announced a further relaxation of the curfew in the Jos North Local Government Area on Wednesday, citing a significant improvement in the local security climate.
Effective May 13, 2026, the restricted movement hours will now be observed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily, according to a statement released by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Lohya Ramnap.
The decision follows a series of consultations with security agencies that assessed the current situation in Jos North and its surrounding communities as "satisfactory."
"Residents are urged to continue complying with the directive, remain law-abiding and vigilant, and cooperate with security agencies by reporting suspicious activities," Ramnap said.
She also expressed the government's appreciation for the "understanding and support" shown by citizens during the period of heightened restrictions.
The curfew was originally implemented as a 48-hour total lockdown on March 29, following a violent assault on the Gari Ya Waye community.
That attack left several residents dead and many others injured, prompting Governor Caleb Mutfwang to condemn the killings as a "barbaric and unprovoked attack on innocent citizens."
The government began incrementally easing the restrictions on April 8 after a period of relative calm was reported across the affected communities.
While the relaxation signals a return toward normalcy, state officials emphasized that security forces remain on high alert to prevent any resurgence of violence and to apprehend those responsible for the March massacre.
