Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have arrested two suspects over an attack on vigilante operatives and the subsequent burning of their office in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The suspects were arrested at about 1:40am on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, in the NEPA area of Jos North, according to the military task force.
The Media Information Officer of Operation Enduring Peace, Captain Chinonso Oteh, confirmed the arrests to journalists in Jos on Wednesday.
Oteh said the suspects were linked to the attack on vigilante personnel and the destruction of their office by fire.
“The arrest followed allegations linking the suspects to the attack on vigilante personnel and the subsequent setting ablaze of their office,” he said.
He added that the suspects were in custody for further investigation and necessary action.
The military did not disclose the identities of the suspects or provide details about the circumstances surrounding the initial attack. It was also unclear whether any vigilante operative sustained injuries or the extent of damage caused by the fire.
Operation Enduring Peace said the arrests formed part of its ongoing efforts to tackle criminal activities and sustain peace across Plateau State.
Oteh assured residents that security personnel would intensify operations to identify and apprehend individuals suspected of engaging in activities capable of undermining public safety.
He urged residents to assist security agencies by providing credible information that could help prevent crime and facilitate the arrest 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 said public cooperation remained important to maintaining peace and security across the state.
Troops arrest suspected fake soldier
The latest arrests came days after troops of Operation Enduring Peace reportedly apprehended a suspected fake soldier in Jos North over allegations of phone snatching and causing public disturbance.
Oteh confirmed the earlier incident when contacted by journalists.
“Yes, it is true. That one happened in the Jos North area,” he said.
However, the available information does not establish any connection between the suspects arrested over the vigilante office burning and the individual accused of impersonating a soldier.
The two suspects remain in custody as investigations continue into their alleged roles in the attack and arson.
