Breaking: Plateau Government Files Terrorism Charges In Angwan Rukuba Killings

Arraignment proceedings have begun for four suspects connected to the Angwan Rukuba killings at Courtrooms 9 and 10 of the Plateau State High Court.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The defendants were brought before the court under tight security after being held in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS).

The Plateau State Government filed charges against the suspects over the March 2026 incident in Angwan Rukuba, located in Jos North Local Government Area.

According to court filings, the accused persons are facing charges bordering on criminal conspiracy to commit terrorism and other related offences.

Those arraigned include Isa Umar Ibrahim, Auwalu Abubakar (also known as Auwalu Dogo), and Musa Abubakar Ibrahim (also known as Yaroro). They were reportedly arrested between April 3 and April 10, 2026.

The State Attorney General, Philemon Audu Daffi, who instituted the charges, stated that the alleged offences are punishable under Sections 269 and 270 of the Plateau State Penal Code Law, 2017.

He noted that the actions of the suspects contravene existing laws on terrorism-related offences within the state.

Security operatives maintained a strong presence as the suspects were escorted into court and proceedings commenced.