The DSS has arraigned nine prime suspects in the Benue and Plateau killings.
Glamtush reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned nine individuals identified as prime suspects in connection with the recent wave of killings in Benue and Plateau States.
The suspects were arraigned on Wednesday at the Federal High Court Abuja. The DSS also charged a suspected gunrunner arrested with seven M16 Rifles.
Haruna Adamu and Muhammad Abdullahi, both from Awe LGA in Nasarawa State, are facing a four-count charge in connection with the killings in Abinsi and Yelewata villages, Guma LGA of Benue State.
Both suspects are alleged to have committed the offence on June 13, 2025, in collaboration with others who remain at large.
Two other suspects, Terkende Ashuwa and Amos Alede, both from Guma LGA of Benue State, are facing a three-count charge over alleged reprisal attacks against the initial terror suspects, as well as the destruction of private property that led to the loss of 12 cattle in Ukpam village, Benue State.
Separately, 32-year-old Halima Haliru Umar from Faskari LGA, Katsina State, is being prosecuted on a four-count charge for allegedly failing to disclose vital information concerning Alhaji Sani, identified as a suspected gunrunner, bandit, and kidnapper.
Also, the DSS filed a six-count charge against Silas Iduh Oloche of Agatu LGA in Benue, accusing him of unlawful possession of 18 firearms, including grenades, without a licence, an offence said to be punishable under section 27 of the Firearms Act.
In addition, 75-year-old Nanbol Tali and Timnan Manjo, both natives of Plateau State, were arraigned on a four-count charge for allegedly trading two locally fabricated AK-47 rifles without a licence, in a deal worth N3 million.
62-year-old Danjuma Antu from Jos North LGA of Plateau State was arraigned on a five-count charge for allegedly being in unlawful possession of two locally made pistols and firearms designed to fire 9mm rounds.
The DSS said the suspects were arrested in connection with deadly attacks in Benue and Plateau, as well as illegal arms dealing across the states.
