Troops Arrest Two Suspected Sara-Suka Cult Members in Jos North, Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested two suspected members of the Sara-Suka cult group following a deadly clash between rival members in Rikkos community, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the arrest was made at about 3:00 p.m. on October 31, 2026, when troops of Sector 1 OPEP conducted raid operations at the suspected cult members’ hideout in the Rikkos area.
The operation followed an earlier reported clash between rival Sara-Suka members in the community, which reportedly resulted in the death of one Kamis Lawan.
The sources identified the arrested suspects as Nasiru Abdullahi, 19, and Abdulrahaman Usman Adam, 19.
The suspects were reportedly apprehended during the raid and subsequently taken into custody for further investigation and necessary action.
The arrest is part of ongoing security efforts to track down suspected cult members and prevent further violence in Jos North and other parts of Plateau State.
Troops are expected to continue operations aimed at identifying and apprehending other individuals suspected of involvement in the deadly clash.
