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The Department of State Services on Wednesday arraigned nine individuals at the Federal High Court in Abuja over their alleged roles in the recent wave of killings in Benue and Plateau states.

The agency also charged a suspected gunrunner found with seven M16 rifles.

Among those arraigned were Haruna Adamu and Muhammad Abdullahi, both from the Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

They face a four-count charge for their alleged involvement in the June 13 killings in Abinsi and Yelewata villages, Guma LGA of Benue State, alongside others still at large.

Two other defendants, Terkende Ashuwa and Amos Alede, both from Guma LGA, were arraigned on a three-count charge for alleged reprisal attacks in Ukpam village, which resulted in the destruction of property and the loss of 12 cattle.

In a related case, Halima Haliru Umar, 32, from Faskari LGA of Katsina State, was charged with four counts for allegedly concealing information about a suspected gunrunner and kidnapper, identified as Alhaji Sani.

The DSS also filed a six-count against Silas Iduh Oloche of Agatu LGA, Benue State, accusing him of unlawful possession of 18 firearms, including grenades, in violation of the Firearms Act.

Additionally, 75-year-old Nanbol Tali and Timnan Manjo, both natives of Plateau State, were arraigned for allegedly trading two locally fabricated AK-47 rifles worth N3 million without a licence.

Another suspect, 62-year-old Danjuma Antu from Jos North LGA of Plateau, faced a five-count charge for allegedly possessing two locally made pistols designed to fire 9mm rounds.

Meanwhile, out of the nine, only Manjo pleaded guilty to two out of the four counts contained in the charge on which he was arraigned with Tali.

Manjo pleaded guilty to counts one and three on the charge sheet.

The counts, two which Manjo pleaded guilty, reads, “That you, Timnan Manjo of First Baptist Church, Mangu LGA, Plateau State and Nanbol Tali of Cocin LCC, Heipang, Barkin ladi LGA, Plateau State, Adults, males, sometime between July and August, 2025, at Barkin Ladin LGA, Plateau State, without licence, did engage in buying and selling of two locally fabricated AK47 rifles at the rate of N3,000,000, and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 9 of Firearms Act 2004 and punishable under Section 27 (1) of the same At.

“That you, Timnan Manjo of First Baptist Church, Mangu LGA, Plateau State, adult, male, sometime in July, 2025, at Mangu LGA, Plateau State, without licence, did engage in buying of three long-range revolver rifles at the rate of N60,000 each, from one Chomo, for resell, and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 9 of Firearms Act 2004 and punishable under Section 27 (1) of the same Act.”

Ashuwa of Ukpam village and Alede of Akawe Tokula Polytechnic (both of Guma Local Government Area of Benue State are alleged, in a three-count charge, to have, in July, attended at Couch Bar, Daudu village, a meeting in connection with acts of terrorism.

The arraignment followed months of deadly assaults by armed assailants in Plateau and Benue States that have left hundreds dead and forced thousands to flee.

On June 13, gunmen launched coordinated attacks on Yelewata and Daudu communities in Guma LGA, Benue State, killing more than 200 people, including farmers and displaced persons.

In response, President Bola Tinubu ordered the arrest of the perpetrators during his visit to Benue, where he criticised security agencies for failing to apprehend the attackers.

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, later announced that 28 suspects had been arrested in connection with the massacre.

Source: https://punchng.com/dss-arraigns-nine-over-benue-plateau-killings-gunrunning/?amp

No photos or anything?
I'm not saying anyone is lying but this should be taken with a pinch of salt

What about the 28 so called suspects that the police claimed they arrested? What is happening to that investigation?

Let's face this matter objectively. Nasarawa state has long been the base where these Fulani killers station and attack from. From Nasarawa, they attack Benue, Kogi and Plateau states. Thier locations in that state are not hidden. If the country has the will to go after them, remains to be seen.

where is Omenka.where is he


how many character remain

Yet no pictures,no names ,no sponsor mentioned and you want me to believe

From the list of names arraigned here, it appears to be communal conflict between people of the same kin than the narrative of Fulani herdsman we were sold.

The Fulani killers are left unpunished, while the innocent citizens who are in for self defense are arrested and charged with possession of firearms.

Las las they’ll be all released. If at all there’s any arrest.
Them ogas dem for up go just call for their immediate release

Up till today, no single one has been publicly killed for killing or jailed for life, to serve as deterrent

Life imprisonment or death penalty.

Our judiciary must be up and doing, our legislatures should not be about eating fat, make laws, make stiff punishment for terrorists and kidnappers, death penalty and life imprisonment, for deterrence.

What about the Fulanis herdsmen terrorists that caused mayhem in Agatu? DSS, police & Army never catch dem oo

DSS dey arrest people wey get arms to protect themselves against Fulani Herdsmen terrorists.

The DSS should start arresting Fulani Herdsmen terrorists that have AK47.

This is injustice and it is unfortunate that the Senator and rep member representing these people won't stand up for them.


Nigeria is a very corrupt nation.

classicfrank4u:
No photos or anything?
I'm not saying anyone is lying but this should be taken with a pinch of salt

Even when you are shown the pics of the suspects you’d still not believe cos this is not the kind of news you’d want to hear if it’s not grim and doom una nor go believe

classicfrank4u:
No photos or anything?
I'm not saying anyone is lying but this should be taken with a pinch of salt

I agree no one is lying op

They are saying the absolute truth 🥹🥹

DSS dey mad sha! No single Fulani arrested but the victims trying to defend themselves.

DSS DSS DSS, how many times did I call you? Go to Nassarawa state where all these Fewlani terrorists are based and make arrests there, and stop harassing innocent people trying to defend themselves. These killers hit and run back to their bases; you can't see them at the vicinity of the crime.

This DSS should be completely reorganised and the operatives be purged of Fewllani people, who are there to protect the interests of their killer kinsmen.

Non of the people to be arraigned is an herdsman, just innocent village men protecting their village against the invader by all means are been arrested thereby rendering the village vulnerable None of the people arraigned is a herdsman; they are probably just innocent villagers protecting their community against invaders by all means.

Yet, they are the ones being arrested, thereby leaving the village vulnerable, since the government cannot defend its own citizens

classicfrank4u:
No photos or anything?
I'm not saying anyone is lying but this should be taken with a pinch of salt

They will not put the photos and expect us to believe them, only in my country they protect terrorists..

During buhari there were many Muhammads, Abduls, etc that was named from Dubai that are financing Boko guys till date what happened to them nothing, no arrest nothing...

Why are they hiding their faces..... imagine killing innocent people because of religion and politics

How many are fulanis. They will arrest people who cannot standby and watch their people get massacred.

kingxo88:
The Fulani killers are left unpunished, while the innocent citizens who are in for self defense are arrested and charged with possession of firearms.

i thought am the only one noticing this .
it's like going after the victims, who were only trying to fight back.
How many of the real attackers were arrested ?

smileyoo:
i thought am the only one noticing this .
it's like going after the victims, who were only trying to fight back.
How many of the real attackers were arrested ?

It’s the narrative that we have been sold anything violent is Fulani las las everything na propaganda

classicfrank4u:
No photos or anything?
I'm not saying anyone is lying but this should be taken with a pinch of salt

It's already on both channel's and TVC news. It only takes you just 2 minutes to visit their x page.

Being objective here despite my strong aversion for APC and BAT

I believe this is commendable

For the first time, we are actually witnessing arrest and prosecution of mass killers and arm-dealers

But why arrest citizens for defending their community?

I am just hoping the accused also include actual killers of Benue people and that trial is open , transparent and real justice is served

It won't bring back the dead but it would bring comfort to the bereaved families

teekrackz:
Source: https://punchng.com/dss-arraigns-nine-over-benue-plateau-killings-gunrunning/?amp

the should leave the agatu and guma guys, those are just defending their selves and returning the favour that the evil maruders have brought upon them.

teekrackz:
Source: https://punchng.com/dss-arraigns-nine-over-benue-plateau-killings-gunrunning/?amp

No Fulani was arrested, DSS and the police are just a huge joke.

Arrangee setup just to show that some of the attackers were arrested.

Na lie! These guys would even be settled for agreeing to take up the deal. After the court processes, they will be allowed to go.

IMPARTIAL:
Arrangee setup just to show that some of the attackers were arrested.

Na lie! These guys would even be settled for agreeing to take up the deal. After the court processes, they will be allowed to go.

Yes you’re very right, this is the best analysis I’ve seen regarding the situation, makes a whole lot of sense

kingxo88:
The Fulani killers are left unpunished, while the innocent citizens who are in for self defense are arrested and charged with possession of firearms.

you sound delutional, if they were not arrested you will complain, and now they want to arraign them, you are also complaining, am suspecting you o!

TheChemistrixx:
Yes you’re very right, this is the best analysis I’ve seen regarding the situation, makes a whole lot of sense

then foolishly in your fickle mind, the court and the whole system you dont trust, is that an agreement they should be allow to continue killing you? am suspecting you o!

ojinuocheibi:
No Fulani was arrested, DSS and the police are just a huge joke.

how do you conclude there is no fulani amongst them, just because the names did not suit your narative, dose that exernorate the killers? rubish!!