Plateau State Files Terrorism Charges Over Palm Sunday Attack

The Plateau State government has initiated terrorism charges against five suspects in connection with the Palm Sunday attack that occurred in March 2026, leading to the deaths of several residents in Angwa Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area. The suspects have been identified as Isa Umar, Ibrahim Auwalu, Abubakar Auwalu (also known as Auwalu Dogo), Musa Abubakar, Ibrahim Adamu (also known as Yaroro), and Isa Alhassan.

The charges filed include criminal conspiracy to commit terrorism against the first four suspects, while the fifth suspect, Isa Alhassan, faces additional charges of criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, illegal possession of firearms, and unlawful dealing in arms and ammunition. The suspects were reportedly arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) between April 3 and April 10, 2026.