Troops arrest two soldiers over alleged assault in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
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.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 4:00 p.m. on May 28 at Kugiya in Bukuru area, following a misunderstanding involving confiscation of a motorcycle and the presence of suspected armed men.
According to the sources, personnel of Sector 6 Operation Safe Haven responded to a distress call and upon arrival discovered that three vigilante members and a woman, identified as Mrs. Kaneng Nyang Bot, sustained injuries during the altercation.
The sources further disclosed that two soldiers were subsequently apprehended in connection with the incident.
The arrested personnel were identified as Pte. Adam Saheed of 123 Special Forces Battalion, who was said to be on pass, and Gnr. Mohammed Shuaibu of 351 Artillery Regiment attached to 376 Artillery Regiment, Damaturu, whose pass had allegedly expired since April 24.
Preliminary investigation indicated that the incident arose from a misunderstanding involving the confiscation of a motorcycle by soldiers and some other individuals at the scene.
The sources added that the soldiers are currently in custody for further disciplinary and administrative action.
Security authorities have launched further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
