Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have arrested two suspects allegedly linked to an attack on vigilante operatives and the subsequent burning of their office in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The suspects were apprehended at about 1:40am on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, in the NEPA area of Jos North by troops attached to Sector 1 of the joint military operation.
The Media Information Officer of Operation Enduring Peace, Capt. Chinonso Oteh, confirmed the development to journalists in Jos on Wednesday.
Oteh said the arrests followed allegations connecting the suspects to the assault on vigilante personnel and the setting ablaze of their office.
He disclosed that the suspects remained in custody for further investigation and necessary action.
According to him, the operation forms part of ongoing efforts by security personnel to curb criminal activities and maintain peace across Plateau State.
Oteh assured residents that troops would intensify operations to identify and arrest individuals involved in acts capable of threatening public safety and security.
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He also called on members of the public to support security agencies by providing credible and timely information that could aid crime prevention and the apprehension of suspects.
“We call on members of the public to cooperate with the military and other security agencies by providing timely and credible information that could assist in preventing criminal activities and apprehending suspects,” he said.
The military spokesperson stressed that public cooperation remained vital to sustaining peace and security in the state.
In a related development, troops of Operation Enduring Peace on Monday arrested a suspected fake soldier in Jos North over alleged phone snatching and public disturbance.
Oteh confirmed the incident, saying the arrest occurred within the Jos North area.