Friday, May 29, 2026 -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 occurred at about 4:00 p.m. on May 28, 2026 at
Kugiya in Bukuru area, following a misunderstanding involving confiscation of a
motorcycle and the presence of suspected armed men.
According to the security analyst, Zagazola Makama,
personnel of Sector 6 Operation Safe Haven responded to a distress call and
upon arrival. discovered that three vigilante members and a woman, identified
as Mrs. Kaneng Nyang Bot, sustained injuries during the altercation.
The sources further disclosed that two soldiers were
subsequently apprehended in connection with the incident.
The arrested personnel were identified as Pte. Adam Saheed
of 123 Special Forces Battalion, who was said to be on pass, and Gnr. Mohammed
Shuaibu of 351 Artillery Regiment attached to 376 Artillery Regiment, Damaturu,
whose pass had allegedly expired since April 24.
Preliminary investigation indicated that the incident arose
from a misunderstanding involving the confiscation of a motorcycle by soldiers
and some other individuals at the scene.
The soldiers are currently in custody for further
disciplinary and administrative action.
Security authorities have launched further investigation
into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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