The Plateau State Government has arraigned four suspects linked to the deadly Angwan Rukuba attack before the Plateau State High Court, marking a significant step in the search for justice over one of the most tragic incidents in recent times in the state.
The accused persons, arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services between April 3 and April 10, 2026, were presented before Justice Gidelia Fomyong and Justice Jacob Longden in Courts 12 and 9 of the Plateau State High Court amid heightened public interest and grief from affected communities.
The State Attorney General, Philemon Daffi, who filed the charges, said the actions of the four men were “contrary to Section 269 and punishable under Section 270 of the Penal Code Law of Plateau State, 2017.”
According to the charges, the suspects—Isa Umar Ibrahim and Musa Abubakar Ibrahim of Riyom Local Government Area, Auwalu Abubakar (also known as Auwalu Dogo) and Musa Abubakar Ibrahim (also known as Yaroro) of Jos North Local Government Area—allegedly conspired to commit offences relating to terrorism when they planned, organised, facilitated, aided, and contributed money to carry out the attack in Angwan Rukuba, which led to the death of over 30 people.
One other suspect, Ado Ibrahim, is currently at large.
The Angwan Rukuba attack, which claimed over 30 lives, triggered outrage across Jos and beyond, with calls for accountability and stronger security measures. For many families still mourning their loved ones, the court proceedings represent the beginning of a long-awaited judicial process.
As the case unfolds, expectations remain high that the trial will not only deliver justice for victims but also serve as a deterrent against future violence in the state.
