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Angwa Rukuba Killings: Court Grants Each Suspect Arrested by DSS Leave To Call Five Witnesses
Angwa Rukuba Killings: Court Grants Each Suspect Arrested by DSS Leave To Call Five Witnesses
By: Zagazola Makama
The Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos, on Tuesday, granted leave to four persons standing trial for their roles in the deadly Angwa Rukuba attacks, to each produce five defence witnesses.
On Palm Sunday of 2026, an unspecified number of gunmen attacked Angwa Rukuba in Jos North LGA of the state, killing about 30 persons. Days later, the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested Isa Umar Ibrahim, Auwalu Abubakar aka Auwalu Dogo, and Musa Abubakar Ibrahim aka Yaroro.
The Plateau State government charged the three suspects alongside one Ado Ibrahim, said to be at large, with criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, illegal possession of firearms, and illegally dealing in arms and ammunition.
Ruling on a case management conference, the trial judge, Justice Gedaliah Fwomyon granted a prayer by Ibrahim, Auwalu Dogo, and Musa Abubakar to each produce five defence witnesses.
The judge, who reiterated his promise to grant their matter accelerated hearing, said two full days would be dedicated to the testimony of each defendant’s five witnesses.
The court further ruled that the prosecution answered all the questions in the case management information sheet, and craved reliance of statements of the evidence, the defendants and their witnesses,
Justice Fwomyon also ruled that defendants shall be allowed the use of interpreters provided by them or the court, that they can challenge the admissibility of their statement, and be allowed to invite expert witnesses.
The judge, however ruled that no party shall be allowed to raise any interlocutory matter in the matter except the ones filed and adopted by the court. Interlocutory matters may be allowed in extreme circumstances, he added.
The judge listed 1st and 2nd July 2026, for hearing on the substantive matter, should the defendants fail to challenge the jurisdiction of the court.
The court decided that the defendants shall remain in custody of the DSS until the next adjourned date.
Recall that President Bola Tinubu had while recently approving a ₦2 billion relief package for victims of the Angwa Rukuba attacks, promised them justice, and to bring perpetrators of the attack to book.
Angwa Rukuba Killings: Court Grants Each Suspect Arrested by DSS Leave To Call Five Witnesses
Troops arrest 13 suspected illegal miners at newly excavated site in Abuja
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation MESA have arrested 13 suspected illegal miners at a newly excavated mining site in the Shere general area of Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Security sources said the suspects were apprehended at about 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 10, 2026, by troops of the 7 Guards Battalion during an operation in the area.
The suspects were reportedly found at a newly excavated site suspected to be operating illegally.
The 13 suspects are currently in military custody for further action.
The operation forms part of ongoing efforts by security forces to curb illegal mining activities, prevent the exploitation of mineral resources by unauthorised operators and address associated security concerns within the FCT.
Troops arrest 13 suspected illegal miners at newly excavated site in Abuja
Three killed in attack on illegal mining site in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Three people have been killed in an attack on an illegal mining site between Jol and Tashek communities in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 8:10 p.m. on Nov. 10, prompting troops of Sector 6, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), deployed at Dakku, to respond to the distress report.
The troops, upon arrival at the scene, discovered that members of the community had evacuated three bodies of victims killed during the attack.
Efforts are ongoing to track down the assailants, with troops deploying an EIB Stratoc drone to support surveillance and intelligence gathering around the area.
The troops have also intensified patrols and maintained an aggressive security presence in the general area to prevent further attacks.
The incident comes amid recurring security concerns around illegal mining sites in parts of Plateau State, where disputes over access to mineral resources and control of mining locations have reportedly triggered violent confrontations.
There have been instances in which illegal miners allegedly attack one another over control of mining resources, while other incidents have involved armed groups reportedly targeting mining locations.
In some cases, suspected Fulani armed bandits have also been accused of attacking illegal mining sites, allegedly using such locations to carry out revenge attacks.
However, the circumstances surrounding the latest incident, including the identities of the attackers and their motive, remain unclear.
The recurring violence point to the need for stronger security measures and effective enforcement against illegal mining, which has increasingly become a source of criminal activity, economic exploitation and insecurity in parts of the state.
Security agencies are working to establish the circumstances of the attack and bring those responsible to justice.
Three killed in attack on illegal mining site in Plateau
Troops, hunters neutralise ISWAP terrorist in ambush operation in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 27 Task Force Brigade, Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with local hunters, have neutralised a suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist during an ambush operation in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Security sources said the operation was part of ongoing efforts by troops and local security partners to dismantle terrorist networks and restrict their movements within the area.
The joint team reportedly laid an ambush on the suspected terrorists, leading to the neutralisation of one ISWAP fighter.
Troops, hunters neutralise ISWAP terrorist in ambush operation in Yobe
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