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BREAKING NEWS: Angwan Rukuba Killings: Suspects Arrested, Handed Over To Plateau State Government

Last updated: April 22, 2026 4:09 pm
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The Department of State Services DSS, has scored a major milestone in its investigations to the March 26 Palm Sunday shooting in Angwan Rukuba, Jos Plateau state that led to the deaths of over 25 persons

The suspects, five in number, are said to have been handed over to the Plateau State
Government with charges expected soon

They include Umar Ibrahim, Auwalu Abubakar, also known as Auwalu Dogo, and Musa Abubakar Ibrahim, also known as Yaroro.

Another defendant, Adamu Isa Alhassan, is linked to illegal possession of firearms, and unlawful dealing in arms and ammunition.

The suspects were reportedly arrested between April 3 and April 10, 2026.

They are to face charges of criminal conspiracy to commit terrorism and other related offences.

(Editor: Ada Ononye)

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