THE PLATEAU State Government on Thursday formally arraigned four suspects linked to the deadly March 29, 2026 attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North LGA.
The suspects, who were apprehended by the Department of State Services (DSS), appeared before two separate courts, where proceedings were adjourned until April 30.
Justices Danladi Longden and Gegeliah Fwomyon, presiding over Courts 9 and 12 respectively, ordered that all defendants be remanded in the custody of the DSS pending the continuation of their trial.
The government filed charges of criminal conspiracy to commit terrorism and other related offenses against three of the suspects: Isa Umar Ibrahim, Auwalu Abubakar (also known as Auwalu Dogo), and Musa Abubakar Ibrahim (also known as Yaroro).
A fourth suspect, Adamu Isa Alhassan, was arraigned separately in Court 9 on charges including criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, illegal possession of firearms, and unlawful dealing in arms and ammunition.
Authorities confirmed that the arrests took place between April 3 and April 10, 2026.
Plateau State Attorney General, Philemon Audu Daffi, who is leading the prosecution, stated that the actions of the accused violated Section 269 and are punishable under Section 270 of the Penal Code Law of Plateau State, 2017.
According to court documents, the prosecution detailed the alleged conspiracy and execution of violent acts. One set of particulars read: “That you, Isa Umar Ibrahim, Musa Abubakar Ibrahim of Riyom Local Government Area, Auwalu Abubakar (A.K.A Auwalu Dogo) of Jos North Local Government Area, Musa Abubakar Ibrahim (A.K.A Yaroro) of Jos North Local Government Areas of Plateau State; and one Ado Ibrahim (Now at Large) of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, on the 28th day of March, 2025 at Farin Gada, Jos North Local Government Area, did conspire amongst yourselves to commit offences relating to terrorism when you planned, organized, facilitated, aided, and contributed money to carry out the attack in Angwan Rukuba… which led to the death of over thirty (30) people.”
Separate charges against Adamu Isa Alhassan alleged that he conspired with others still at large between January and December 2025, and in January 2026, to carry out fatal attacks in several villages.
The document stated: “That you Adamu Isah Alhassan together with one Ibrahim Musa (Now at Large)… and others also at large… did commit an illegal act to wit: Culpable Homicide Punishable with Death, when you armed yourselves with guns, attacked and killed the residents of Gwang, Rin Ward, Bachit and Bangai Villages of Riyom Local Government Area and Vom in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.”
