The Plateau State Government has instituted charges against five suspects arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) over their alleged involvement in the Palm Sunday killings.
The attack, which occurred in March 2026, led to the deaths of several residents in Angwa Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of the state.
Those to be prosecuted were identified as Isa Umar Ibrahim, Auwalu Abubakar, also known as Auwalu Dogo, Musa Abubakar Ibrahim, also known as Yaroro, Ado Ibrahim, and Adamu Isa Alhassan.
The state government filed charges of criminal conspiracy to commit terrorism and other related offences against the first four suspects.
The fifth suspect, Alhassan, is facing additional charges including criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, illegal possession of firearms, and unlawful dealing in arms and ammunition.
The suspects were reportedly arrested by the DSS between April 3 and April 10, 2026.
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