The charges, filed before a federal high court in Abuja,
involve nine suspects arrested through intelligence operations.

However, only two suspects — Haruna Adamu and Muhammad
Abdullahi — both from Awe LGA in Nasarawa state, are facing a four count charge
relating to the killings in Yelwata.

The DSS, in a charge marked FHA/ABJ/CR/449/2025 and filed by
Muhammad Abubakar, director of public prosecution of the federation, alleged
that the duo concealed information about planned attacks in Abinsi and Yelwata
between June 13 and 14.

They were also accused of conspiring with other individuals
still at large — including Musa Beniyon, Bako Malowa, Ibrahim Tunga, Asara
Ahnadu, Legu Musa, Adamu Yale, Boddi Ayuba, and Pyeure Damina — to commit acts
of terrorism.

The DSS said the offences contravene section 12 of the
Terrorism Prevention Act, 2022.

Two other suspects — Terkende Ashuwa and Amos Alede — both
from Guma LGA of Benue, were charged on three counts over alleged reprisal
attacks against the initial terror suspects.

In a separate charge, Halima Haliru Umar, a 32-year-old
woman from Faskari LGA, Katsina, was charged with four counts for allegedly
concealing information about Alhaji Sani, a suspected gun runner, bandit and
kidnapper.

The DSS also 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.

The federal government said more suspects caught with
firearms have also been charged in connection with the violence.

No date has yet been fixed for the trial.