A physical altercation, involving at least two soldiers and two police officers, erupted at a popular mall located on Ahmadu Bello Way in Jos, the capital of Plateau State, on Monday.
While the official reason for the incident has not been disclosed, a social media user named Bello Lukman shared an eyewitness account of the sequence of events on his Facebook wall.
Lukman stated that the trouble began after a police officer intervened to prevent an “aggrieved soldier” from arresting a roadside phone dealer.
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Lukman’s account claims the soldier was angry because the phone dealer had “spoilt instead of repairing his phone.”
When the soldier attempted to arrest the trader, the policeman intervened, asking the soldier to “rather take him to the Police station.”
The social media post continued, detailing the escalation:“The soldier called some of his colleagues who stormed the area in a Hilux. They beat up the police, wounded him and left with his gun.”
The eyewitness report also suggested that the scene narrowly avoided a “bloodbath,” noting “the policeman also corked his gun.”
Following the incident, police officers in the area were reportedly withdrawn, prompting traders to make “frantic effort to engage other security agents to help secure the area.”
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SP Alabo Alfred, the spokesperson of the state police command, confirmed that the situation has since been brought under control.
He called on residents to “go about their normal businesses.”
In a statement, SP Alfred said, “The Plateau State Police Command is aware of the recent altercation between police officers and military personnel that occurred on December 1, 2025, at Hamaz, Ahmadu Bello Way, Jos. The incident has been taken seriously and thoroughly investigated, and the security personnel involved in the disgraceful act have been sanctioned accordingly by the management of the respective agencies.
“The misunderstanding between personnel of the two responsible security agencies has been properly addressed, and measures have been put in place to prevent a recurrence. The Plateau State Police Command wishes to assure the public that the situation is under control.
“The Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, CP Emmanuel Olubgemiga Adesina, psc, urges members of the public to go about their lawful businesses without fear or concern. The police are committed to maintaining law and order and will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of all residents of Plateau State, “ the statement added
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