Court Remands Four Suspects in Plateau Mass Killing Case

On Thursday, the Plateau State High Court remanded four suspects in custody related to a mass killing that took place on March 28, 2026, in Angwa Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, where at least 30 individuals, including children, were killed. The court adjourned the case until April 30, 2026, due to the absence of defense counsel.

The suspects, including Isa Umar, Ibrahim Auwalu, Abubakar Dogo Musa, and Abubakar Ibrahim, are accused of conspiracy to commit terrorism. The Plateau State government filed charges against them, which include criminal conspiracy and related offenses, as per the state penal code.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang condemned the attack, describing it as an attempt to destabilize the state, while President Bola Tinubu had previously visited the state to assure victims of justice. The suspects were arrested by the DSS between April 3 and April 10, 2026.

The court proceedings highlighted the need for legal representation for the accused, with the next hearing scheduled for April 30, 2026.