The Department of State Services (DSS) has formally arraigned nine individuals believed to be key players in the recent violent attacks in Benue and Plateau States. The arraignment took place on Wednesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Among those charged are Haruna Adamu and Muhammad Abdullahi, both from Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
They face a four-count charge related to coordinated attacks that occurred on June 13, 2025, in Abinsi and Yelewata communities, located in Guma LGA of Benue State.
Authorities say the crimes were committed alongside other accomplices who are still at large.
In a related case, two men from Guma LGA in Benue; Terkende Ashuwa and Amos Alede are facing a three-count charge for allegedly carrying out reprisal attacks.
These actions reportedly led to property destruction and the death of 12 cattle in Ukpam village.
The DSS has also filed charges against Halima Haliru Umar, a 32-year-old woman from Faskari LGA, Katsina State.
She is accused of withholding critical information about a man identified as Alhaji Sani, an alleged arms dealer, kidnapper and bandit.
Her four-count charge centers on her failure to report his activities.
Additionally, a separate case involves a suspected arms trafficker found in possession of seven M16 rifles, who is also facing prosecution.
