Two Arrested Over Alleged Attack on Vigilantes, Arson in Jos

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have arrested two men over an alleged attack on vigilante personnel and the burning of their office in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The suspects, Musa Iniwa Umar, 37, and Zaharadeen Abubakar, 32, were arrested in the NEPA area of Jos at about 1:40 a.m. on October 27, 2026. Security sources said troops from Sector 1 made the arrests after allegations linked the men to the incident. They are in custody while investigations continue. Authorities have not yet disclosed the circumstances of the attack or the extent of damage to the vigilante office.

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