Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have arrested two suspects allegedly linked to an attack on vigilante operatives and the subsequent burning of their office in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The suspects were reportedly arrested at about 1:40 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, in the NEPA area of Jos North by troops of Sector 1 of Operation Enduring Peace.
The Media Information Officer of the operation, Captain Chinonso Oteh, confirmed the arrests while speaking with journalists in Jos on Wednesday.
According to Oteh, the suspects were apprehended following allegations connecting them to the assault on vigilante personnel and the destruction of their office by fire.
He disclosed that the suspects remained in custody for further investigation and necessary action.
Oteh explained that the arrests formed part of ongoing efforts by Operation Enduring Peace to curb criminal activities and maintain peace and security across Plateau State.
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He assured residents that security personnel would intensify operations to identify and apprehend individuals whose activities threaten public safety and peaceful coexistence.
The military spokesperson also urged members of the public to cooperate with security agencies by providing timely and credible information that could assist in preventing crime and tracking down suspected offenders.
He stressed that public cooperation remained essential to sustaining peace and security throughout the state.
The arrests come amid continued security operations in Plateau State. On Monday, troops of Operation Enduring Peace also arrested a suspected fake soldier in Jos North over allegations of phone snatching and causing public disturbance.
Security authorities have continued to call on residents to support ongoing efforts to combat crime and strengthen security across the state.
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