The Plateau State Government has filed criminal charges against five suspects arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) in connection with the March 2026 killings in Angwa-Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area.
The charges were filed on Friday at the Plateau State High Court, marking a major step in the state’s push for justice following the attack that left several residents dead and others injured.
The development comes a few weeks after President Bola Tinubu visited Plateau State and promised that perpetrators of violence in the state would be brought to book. During that visit, the President met with survivors, community leaders, and security chiefs, assuring residents that the Federal Government would support the state in ending the cycle of attacks.
According to government sources, the five suspects were apprehended by the DSS after weeks of intelligence-led operations across Jos North and adjoining local government areas. They are facing multiple counts, including conspiracy, murder, terrorism, and unlawful possession of firearms.
A senior official in the Plateau State Ministry of Justice said the decision to file charges reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring that those behind the Angwa-Rukuba killings face the full weight of the law. “We
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The Plateau State Government has filed criminal charges against five suspects arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) in connection with the March 2026 killings in Angwa-Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area.
The charges were filed on Friday at the Plateau State High Court, marking a major step in the state’s push for justice following the attack that left several residents dead and others injured.
The development comes a few weeks after President Bola Tinubu visited Plateau State and promised that perpetrators of violence in the state would be brought to book. During that visit, the President met with survivors, community leaders, and security chiefs, assuring residents that the Federal Government would support the state in ending the cycle of attacks.
According to government sources, the five suspects were apprehended by the DSS after weeks of intelligence-led operations across Jos North and adjoining local government areas. They are facing multiple counts, including conspiracy, murder, terrorism, and unlawful possession of firearms.
A senior official in the Plateau State Ministry of Justice said the decision to file charges reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring that those behind the Angwa-Rukuba killings face the full weight of the law. “We are determined to see this case through. The people of Angwa-Rukuba and Plateau State deserve justice, and we will not relent until it is served,” the official said.
The March attack on Angwa-Rukuba drew widespread condemnation from religious, political, and civil society groups, who called for swift investigations and prosecution of those responsible. The incident further heightened concerns over security in parts of Jos North, which has seen recurring clashes in recent years.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang had repeatedly vowed that his administration would work with federal security agencies to restore peace and hold attackers accountable. The filing of charges against the five suspects is seen as a test of that pledge.
Court proceedings are expected to begin in the coming days, with the state government indicating it will push for an accelerated hearing.
Residents of Angwa-Rukuba have welcomed the move, saying it signals that government is finally matching words with action. Community leaders, however, urged security agencies to intensify efforts to apprehend other fleeing suspects linked to the attack.
The Plateau State Government restated its call for calm and urged citizens to cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information that could lead to lasting peace in the state.
