Army arrests two over burning of vigilantes’ office in Jos

Troops from Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have apprehended two individuals in connection with an alleged assault on members of a vigilante group and the arson of their office in Jos North, located within Plateau State's Jos North Local Government Area. Capt. Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, the Media Information Officer for OPEP, confirmed the arrests early on October 27, 2026, in the NEPA area of Jos North.

According to Oteh, the suspects were apprehended by troops from Sector 1 of OPEP. The arrest came as a result of allegations suggesting the suspects were responsible for the attack on the vigilante members and the subsequent burning of their office. The suspects are currently being held for further investigation and any necessary actions.

Oteh stated that the arrests were part of OPEP's ongoing efforts to combat criminal activities and preserve peace within Plateau State. He also emphasized that security forces will continue to ramp up their operations to identify and apprehend those involved in actions that could potentially endanger the state's peace and security.

Oteh appealed to the public to collaborate with military and other security agencies by providing timely and reliable information that could help prevent criminal activities and aid in the apprehension of suspects. He reiterated the importance of public cooperation and support in maintaining peace and security across Plateau State, stressing that security personnel will continue to intensify their efforts in this regard.