Friday, April 3, 2026 - Operatives of the Plateau State Police Command have arrested a fake soldier in the midst of the ongoing crisis in Jos, the state capital.
It was gathered that the suspect was immediately taken to
the police headquarters in Jos to be paraded by the Commissioner of Police,
Bassey Ewah.
The spokesperson for the command, Alabo Alfred, who
confirmed the development in a statement said the suspect, dressed in an army
singlet and an extra shirt, was apprehended at Angwan Rukuba — the same
community where 28 people were k!lled and 22 others injured during the Palm
Sunday night attack.
According to him, the suspect was arrested while roaming
suspiciously in the area on Wednesday afternoon, April 1 and was found in
possession of a fake Nigerian Military School (NMS) identity card.
Alfred further disclosed that five other individuals were
arrested in connection with unrest across the Jos metropolis earlier in the
day, describing them as hoodlums who exploited the situation to perpetuate
criminal acts.
"They are essentially thieves who took advantage of the
tension to snatch bags and money from unsuspecting members of the public,
particularly around the Terminus area,” he said.
The police spokesperson noted that security operatives were
swiftly mobilised when the situation began, successfully dispersing the
hoodlums and restoring calm.
He added that security presence has since been reinforced
around key locations, including the university environment and other strategic
areas, to ensure the protection of lives and property.
Alabo urged residents to remain calm but vigilant, calling
on the public to promptly report any suspicious movements or activities to
security agencies.
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