Three suspects arrested for potato theft in Plateau

Troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, Operation Enduring Peace, have arrested three suspected thieves in an operation conducted in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that three suspects were arrested at about 9:30 a.m. on September 28, 2026, at Latya checkpoint for allegedly stealing Irish potatoes in Doi community.

The suspects were identified as Zion Danjuma, 20; Looji Augustine, 18; and Isah Mohammed, 23.

The sources said the suspects were subsequently handed over to Keystone B Division, Bukuru, for further investigation and appropriate action.

In a separate operation at about 10:20 a.m. the same day, troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, raided a suspected criminal hideout in Shen village, also in Jos South LGA.

During the operation, the troops arrested a 42-year-old suspect identified as Abdullahi Abdullahi.

The suspect has been profiled by the security forces for further action as investigations continue.

The operations are part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to disrupt criminal activities and strengthen security across communities in the Jos South axis.