Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have arrested two soldiers over their alleged involvement in an assault incident that left three vigilante members and a woman injured in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident was contained in a post shared on X on Thursday night by security analyst Zagazola Makama.
According to the post, the incident happened around 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, 28 May 2026, at Kugiya in the Bukuru area, following a misunderstanding linked to the confiscation of a motorcycle and the presence of suspected armed men. Security sources said troops of Sector 6 under Operation Safe Haven responded to a distress call and discovered that three vigilante members and a woman had sustained injuries during the incident.
The two soldiers were later arrested in connection with the assault. They were identified as Pte. Adam Saheed of the 123 Special Forces Battalion, who was reportedly on pass, and Gnr. Mohammed Shuaibu of the 351 Artillery Regiment attached to the 376 Artillery Regiment in Damaturu, whose pass had allegedly expired since 24 April.
Preliminary findings suggested that the confrontation started during an attempt to confiscate a motorcycle at the scene. The injured woman was identified as Mrs. Kaneng Nyang Bot. The soldiers are currently in custody and are expected to face disciplinary and administrative procedures. Security authorities have launched further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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