By Sabiu Abdullahi
Troops attached to Operation Enduring Peace have arrested two soldiers over their alleged involvement in an assault incident in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident reportedly left three vigilante members and a woman injured.
Details of the development emerged in a post shared on Thursday night by security analyst, Zagozala Makama, on X.
According to the report, the incident occurred at about 4:00 p.m. on Thursday in Kugiya, located in the Bukuru area. The confrontation allegedly followed a disagreement linked to the seizure of a motorcycle and the presence of suspected armed men in the area.
Security sources disclosed that troops from Sector 6 under Operation Safe Haven responded after receiving a distress call.
The operatives reportedly discovered that three vigilante members and a woman identified as Mrs. Kaneng Nyang Bot sustained injuries during the incident.
The two soldiers were later taken into custody over their alleged roles in the assault.
They were identified as Pte. Adam Saheed of the 123 Special Forces Battalion, who was said to be on pass, and Gnr. Mohammed Shuaibu of the 351 Artillery Regiment attached to the 376 Artillery Regiment in Damaturu. Reports indicated that Shuaibu’s pass had expired since April 24.
Preliminary investigations suggested that the clash started during an attempt to confiscate a motorcycle at the scene.
The soldiers are currently in custody and are expected to undergo disciplinary and administrative procedures.
