Troops under Operation Enduring Peace have arrested two serving soldiers over their alleged involvement in an assault that left three vigilante members and a woman injured in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident, which occurred on Thursday evening around 4:00 p.m., reportedly took place in Kugiya, within the Bukuru axis, following a misunderstanding linked to the confiscation of a motorcycle and the suspected presence of armed individuals in the area.
According to security sources, personnel of Sector 6, operating under Operation Safe Haven, responded swiftly to a distress call from the community.
Upon arrival, they discovered that three vigilante operatives and a woman identified as Mrs. Kaneng Nyang Bot had sustained varying degrees of injuries during the altercation.
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Preliminary findings indicate that the confrontation escalated during an attempt to seize a motorcycle at the scene, which triggered tensions between the parties involved.
The two soldiers arrested in connection with the incident have been identified as Private Adam Saheed of the 123 Special Forces Battalion, who was reportedly on official pass, and Gunner Mohammed Shuaibu of the 351 Artillery Regiment, attached to the 376 Artillery Regiment in Damaturu. It was further revealed that Shuaibu’s pass had expired since April 24.
Military authorities confirmed that both personnel are currently in custody and will undergo disciplinary and administrative procedures in line with military regulations.
The development underscores ongoing efforts by security agencies to enforce discipline within the ranks while maintaining peace and order in conflict-prone areas.
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