Mangun Killings: Police Arraign 20 Suspects in Plateau Court

The Plateau State Police Command on Friday arraigned 20 individuals in connection with the June 20, 2025, killings of 12 people in Mangun, located in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The suspects were brought before the court on a four-count charge, including criminal conspiracy, causing grievous bodily harm, and culpable homicide. The charges are in violation of Section 59, 313 and 189 of the Plateau State Penal Code Law of 2017.

According to the prosecution, led by Samuel Idowu Ikutanwa, Officer-in-Charge of Legal, plateau state police command, the defendants allegedly conspired to commit the offenses and armed themselves with dangerous weapons—including firearms, cutlasses, machetes, and petrol.

They were accused of launching an attack that left 21 individuals with varying degrees of injuries. The prosecution further stated that the suspects set an 18-seater vehicle ablaze, killing 12 persons.

All 20 accused persons pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Following the plea, the prosecution requested an adjournment for a case management hearing.

The defense counsel, Garuba Pwul, (SAN) did not oppose the application but presented a motion for bail. However, the motion could not be heard as the prosecution had only just been served with the application during the proceedings.

Justice Boniface Ingyou adjourned the matter to October 13, 2025, for case management hearing while the suspects have been ordered to remain in the custody of the Jos custodial center.