Troops Arrest Two Soldiers Over Alleged Assault In Plateau

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have arrested two soldiers over their alleged involvement in an assault that reportedly left three vigilante members and a woman injured in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The development was revealed in a post shared on X by security analyst Zagazola Makama.

According to the report, the incident happened around 4:00 p.m. on Thursday in the Kugiya area of Bukuru following a misunderstanding connected 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 after receiving a distress call and discovered that three vigilante members and a woman identified as Kaneng Nyang Bot had sustained injuries during the confrontation.

The two soldiers were later arrested in connection with the incident.

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.

Reports stated that Mohammed Shuaibu’s official pass had expired since April 24.

Preliminary investigations indicated that the confrontation began during an attempt to seize a motorcycle at the scene.

The soldiers are currently in custody and are expected to face disciplinary and administrative procedures.