Military Arrests Two Over Attack on Vigilantes and Burning of Jos Office

Author: Golok NanmwaPublished on: October 28, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Military Arrests Two Over Attack on Vigilantes and Burning of Jos Office

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) arrested two suspects at about 1:40 a.m. on October 27, 2026, in the NEPA area of Jos North, Plateau State. They are suspected of attacking members of a vigilante group and subsequently setting their office on fire. OPEP media officer Capt. Chinonso Polycarp Oteh said the suspects were in custody for investigation and that security operations would continue to protect peace in the state.

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