Authorities in Jos, Nigeria imposed a 48-hour curfew following a deadly attack on a bar that occurred on Palm Sunday, according to local officials.

The initial attack prompted revenge violence in the city, located in one of Nigeria's most volatile regions. Casualty figures from the incidents vary between sources, with reports ranging from at least 12 to 22 people killed in the violence.

Jos, described as a mostly Christian city, has experienced periodic outbreaks of communal violence. The city sits in Nigeria's Middle Belt region, where religious and ethnic tensions have historically led to conflicts.

No group has claimed responsibility for the original bar attack, and police have not yet made arrests in connection with the killings. The identity and motives of the gunmen remain unclear as investigations continue.

The 48-hour curfew was implemented as authorities work to restore order and prevent further retaliatory violence in the area. Jos and surrounding regions have seen similar cycles of attack and counter-attack in previous years.

Local security forces are working to contain the situation as officials assess the full extent of the casualties and damage from both the initial attack and subsequent revenge incidents.