Angwa-Rukuba killings: Plateau Govt Recordsdata Fees In opposition to 5 Suspects Arrested By DSS
Few weeks after President Bola Tinubu visited Plateau State and promised justice for victims of serial assaults, the State Authorities on has formally pressed expenses in opposition to 5 suspects arrested by the Division of State Providers (DSS) in reference to the March 2026 killings of a number of individuals in Angwa- Rukuba, Jos North LGA of the state.
The federal government filed expenses of legal conspiracy to commit terrorism and different associated offences in opposition to the quartet of Isa Umar Ibrahim, Auwalu Abubakar aka Auwalu Dogo, and Musa Abubakar Ibrahim aka Yaroro.
On his half, Adamu Isa Alhassan, who is likely one of the 5 defendants, was charged with legal conspiracy, culpable murder, unlawful possession of firearms, and illegally dealing in arms and ammunition.
They had been arrested between April 3 and April 10, 2026.
The State Lawyer Common, Philemon Audu Daffi, who filed the fees, stated the actions of the 4 males had been “opposite to Part 269 and Punishable beneath Part 270 of the Penal Code Legislation of Plateau State, 2017.”
The particulars of offence learn: “That you just, Isa Umar Ibrahim, Musa Abubakar Ibrahim of Riyom Native Authorities Space, Auwalu Abubakar (A.Okay.A Auwalu Dogo) of Jos North Native Authorities Space, Musa Abubakar Ibrahim (A.Okay.A Yaroro) of Jos North Native Authorities Areas of Plateau State; and one Ado Ibrahim (now at giant) of Riyom Native Authorities Space of Plateau State, on the twenty eighth day of March, 2025 at Farin Gada, Jos North Native Authorities Space, did conspire amongst yourselves to commit offences regarding terrorism if you deliberate, organized, facilitated, aided, and contributed cash to hold out the assault in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Native Authorities Space of Plateau State throughout the Jurisdiction of this Honourable Courtroom; you thereby dedicated the above offence.
“That you just, Isa Umar Ibrahim, Musa Abubakar Ibrahim of Riyom Native Authorities Space, Auwalu Abubakar (A.Okay.A Auwalu Dogo) of Jos North Native Authorities Space, Musa Abubakar Ibrahim (A.Okay.A Yaroro) of Jos North Native Authorities Areas of Plateau State; and one Ado Ibrahim (Now at Giant) of Riyom Native Authorities Space of Plateau State, on the twenty eighth day of March, 2025 at Farin Gada, Jos North Native Authorities Space, did commit the offence of terrorism if you deliberate, organized, facilitated, aided, contributed and obtained cash to hold out an assault in Angwan Rukuba, which led to the loss of life of over thirty (30) folks in Jos North Native Authorities Space of Plateau State throughout the Jurisdiction of this Honourable Courtroom.”
A part of the particulars of Alhassan’s offence learn: “That you just Adamu Isah Alhassan along with one Ibrahim Musa (Now at Giant), Imarana Sa’idu (Now at Giant), Yusuf Sa’idu (now at giant) Aliyu Usaini (now at giant), Yahuza Adamu (Now at Giant), Mubarak Yunusa (now at giant), Yakubu, whose surname is unknown (Now at Giant) and others additionally at giant between the months of January to December, 2025 and in January, 2026 at Gwang, Rin Ward, Bachit and Bangai Villages of Riyom Native Authorities Space and Vom in Jos South Native Authorities Areas of Plateau State throughout the jurisdiction of this Honourable Courtroom did commit an unlawful act to wit: Culpable Murder Punishable with Dying, if you armed yourselves with weapons, attacked and killed the residents of Gwang, Rin Ward, Bachit and Bangai Villages of Riyom Native Authorities Space and Vom in Jos South Native Authorities Space of Plateau State, and also you thereby dedicated the above offence.”
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Will probably be recalled that on Friday March 28, 2025, no fewer than 30 individuals together with youngsters had been killed after suspected herders attacked some communities in Bokkos and Bassa Native Authorities Areas and their environs, of the State.
Following the killings, many known as for the cancellation of a state-,organized programme,”Expertise Plateau, Arts Meets Vogue.”
Brushing apart the calls, Governor Caleb Mutfwang stated cancelling the occasion would fulfill the agenda of the attackers.
Remarked the governor, “Final week, Bokkos Native Authorities Space got here beneath renewed assault by murderers who’re determined to interrupt our spirit.
“Many suggested that we droop this operate, however we realized that these attackers intend to maintain us in perpetual mourning, to pressure us indoors, and to shackle our collective spirit.
“However I stated no! Life should go on. Plateau should transfer ahead by the grace of God. The genocide on the Plateau will come to an finish. What is going on just isn’t a farmer-herder battle. Let me be clear: it’s genocide, and I urge the worldwide neighborhood to take observe,” declared the governor.
Through the President’s go to early this month, he met with victims of the assaults, assessed the harm, and promised justice for many who suffered losses.
“We’re optimistic that ongoing interventions will assist restore lasting peace,” assured the President, whilst he charged residents of the state to be vigilant.