Troops under Operation Enduring Peace have taken into custody two soldiers over an alleged assault incident in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State that reportedly left three vigilante members and a woman injured.
The incident was reported in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday night by security analyst Zagozala Makama.
According to the report, the clash happened around 4:00 p.m. on Thursday in Kugiya, Bukuru area, following a disagreement linked to the seizure of a motorcycle and the presence of suspected armed individuals in the area.
Security sources said personnel of Sector 6 under Operation Safe Haven quickly responded to a distress call and found that three vigilante members and a woman, identified as Mrs. Kaneng Nyang Bot, had sustained injuries during the confrontation.
The two soldiers involved were later arrested in connection with the incident.
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 on April 24.
Preliminary findings suggest that the situation escalated during an attempt to confiscate a motorcycle at the scene.
The soldiers are currently in custody and are expected to undergo internal disciplinary and administrative procedures as investigations continue.