The Plateau State Government has formally pressed charges against five individuals arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) for their alleged role in the Palm Sunday attacks.
The tragic incident, which took place in March 2026, claimed the lives of several residents in Angwa Rukuba, located in Jos North Local Government Area.
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.
