Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have arrested two soldiers over their alleged involvement in an assault incident that left three vigilante members and a woman injured in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident was contained in a post shared on X on Thursday night by security analyst, Zagozala Makama.
According to the post, the incident happened around 4:00 p.m. on Thursday at Kugiya in Bukuru area after a misunderstanding linked to the confiscation of a motorcycle and tthe presence of suspected armed men.
Security sources said troops of Sector 6 under Operation Safe Haven responded to a distress call and discovered that three vigilante members and a woman, identified as Mrs. Kaneng Nyang Bot, had sustained injuries during the incident.
The two soldiers were later arrested in connection with the assault.
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, whose pass had expired since April 24.
Preliminary findings suggested that the confrontation started during an attempt to confiscate a motorcycle at the scene.
The soldiers are currently in custody and are expected to face disciplinary and administrative procedures.
