By Benue Info-pedia
The Plateau State Government on Thursday arraigned four suspects linked to the deadly Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North LGA. The proceedings took place under heavy security at the State High Court in Jos.
There was a heavy security presence at the Plateau State High Court in Jos on Thursday as the state government arraigned four suspects over the deadly Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba community, Jos North Local Government Area.
The suspects were brought before the court under tight security arrangements, with armed operatives stationed within and around the premises to prevent any breakdown of law and order.
The defendants, arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) between April 3 and April 10, 2026, arrived at the court at about 9:20 a.m. before proceedings commenced.
The Plateau State Government filed charges bordering on criminal conspiracy and terrorism-related offences against the accused persons in connection with the attack.
Those arraigned include Isa Umar Ibrahim, Auwalu Abubakar, also known as Auwalu Dogo, and Musa Abubakar Ibrahim, identified as Yaroro, alongside one other defendant.
The Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba had drawn widespread concern, with residents calling for justice and improved security in the area.
Authorities are yet to disclose further details of the prosecution, but the case is expected to continue as investigations and legal proceedings progress.
JUSTICE BEGINS FOR ANGWAN RUKUBA VICTIMS AS 4 FACE TRIAL OVER PALM SUNDAY KILLINGS
Four suspects have been arraigned by the Plateau State Government over the Palm Sunday attack in Jos, with tight security deployed at the High Court during proceedings.
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