Plateau Govt Arraigns Suspects Over Angwan Rukuba Killings, Files Terrorism Charges

Arraignment proceedings have commenced for four suspects linked to the Angwan Rukuba killings at Courtrooms 9 and 10 of the Plateau State High Court of Justice.

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

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

According to court documents, the defendants are facing charges of 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 filed the charges, said the alleged offences are punishable under Sections 269 and 270 of the Penal Code Law of Plateau State, 2017.

He stated that the suspects’ actions were contrary to the provisions of the law governing terrorism-related offences in the state.

The suspects were escorted to court by security operatives amid tight security, as proceedings began on the case.