District head rescued from mob attack in Jos East
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, have rescued the District Head of Fursum in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State, Alhaji Musa Usman, from a mob attack by youths of Ninseng community.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 1:45 p.m. on Sept. 25, 2026, when troops responded to a report of a mob attack at the district head’s residence.
The youths reportedly attacked Usman, accusing him of allegedly supporting Fulani residents in the community.
The attack followed a reported incident in which a local was attacked and killed at an illegal mining site in Nabar Dutse community.
Troops intervened and rescued the district head, who sustained injuries during the attack.
He was subsequently evacuated to the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) for medical attention.
During the incident, the district head’s vehicle was also set ablaze by the attackers.
The troops brought the situation under control and dominated the general area to prevent further escalation and possible retaliatory attacks.
Security forces are maintaining a presence in the area while efforts continue to prevent further breakdown of law and order.
