Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have arrested two soldiers for their alleged involvement in an assault that injured three vigilante members and a woman in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident occurred around 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2026, at Kugiya in the Bukuru area.
Security sources said the clash stemmed from a misunderstanding that erupted after soldiers and some individuals attempted to confiscate a motorcycle amid reports of suspected armed men in the vicinity.
Personnel from Sector 6 of Operation Safe Haven responded to a distress call and found three vigilante members and a woman, identified as Mrs. Kaneng Nyang Bot, with injuries sustained during the altercation.
The two arrested soldiers were identified as:Pte. Adam Saheed of the 123 Special Forces Battalion, who was on pass.
Gnr. Mohammed Shuaibu of the 351 Artillery Regiment, attached to the 376 Artillery Regiment in Damaturu. His pass had reportedly expired since April 24.
The soldiers are currently in custody pending further disciplinary and administrative action. Security authorities have launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The military has not yet issued an official statement on the matter.
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