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A Plateau State High Court in Jos has scheduled August 11, 2026, to deliver rulings on an application challenging its jurisdiction and a medical request for four individuals accused in the Angwan Rukuba killings.
Four suspects have been arraigned in Plateau State, Nigeria, under tight security, in connection with the deadly March 2026 attack on the Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North.
The article recounts a fictional Palm Sunday in March 2026, where terrorists attacked Angwan Rukuba, killing at least one person, amidst a narrative of Nigerian fables and a presidential visit.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos for the Easter holiday after a condolence visit to Plateau State, where he vowed to track down and apprehend those responsible for recent killings in Angwan Rukuba. His visit to Plateau victims drew criticism from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for not visiting attack sites.
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has strongly condemned the recent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Plateau State, which resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. The forum urged an immediate end to the cycle of violence in the region.
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has condemned the deadly attack on residents of Angwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area, describing the incident as senseless…
The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has announced the postponement of all examinations scheduled for March 30 and 31, 2026, after unknown gunmen carried out fatal attacks on residents of Angwan Rukuba, a community where many university staff and students reside.
A High Court in Jos has granted four individuals on trial for the killings in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, leave to call five witnesses each in their defense.
Tension gripped the Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North, Plateau State, as the death toll from the Palm Sunday attack rose to 33. Protests have erupted, halting burial proceedings for the victims.
A survivor of a terror attack in Gari Ya Waye, Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North, Plateau State, Nigeria, described playing dead to evade being killed during a night of violence.
The Nigerian government has reassured citizens that the security situation in Plateau State is under control and actively managed, following a tragic attack in Angwan Rukuba where four Muslim members were killed and 10 are missing.
Nigerian politicians, including former Plateau State Governor Jonah Jang and former minister Kwankwaso, have strongly condemned the Palm Sunday gunmen attack on Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North, which claimed at least 28 lives. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) also denounced the "horrific" killings, while Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has directed security agencies to adopt proactive, intelligence-driven operations to tackle urban terrorism.
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has directed security agencies to adopt proactive, intelligence-driven operations following a deadly attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area,…
Four suspects linked to the March 29, 2026 killings in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North, have been arraigned before a Plateau State High Court under tight security.
The Plateau State Government has further relaxed the curfew imposed on Jos North Local Government Area following recent deadly attacks in Angwan Rukuba, citing a return to relative peace.
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has undertaken an operational visit to Plateau State following a recent attack in Angwan Rukuba Community, Jos North, which resulted in tragic loss of life.
Outrage continues to grow over the killing of numerous residents in Angwan Rukuba, Gari Ya Waye area of Jos North Local Government Area in Plateau State, with Northern Christian leaders, the Nigeria Governors' Forum, and other prominent figures demanding justice.
The Plateau State government imposed a 48-hour curfew in the Jos area following a deadly attack near a university, where gunmen reportedly killed dozens at a bar. Governor Mutfwang confirmed 28 deaths in the attack on Angwan Rukuba, pledging justice and stronger security measures, though residents have begun to question his response.
A US Congressman and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have condemned the deadly Palm Sunday assault in Jos, Plateau State, with CAN calling the killings unacceptable and demanding swift justice, following an attack on a university community that killed at least 30 people.