An angry mob almost lynched a man over an alleged attempted rape of a secondary school student in Plateau State, but troops of Sector 1 of Operation Enduring Peace intervened to rescue him. The incident occurred in Bassa Local Government Area at about 3:00 p.m. on May 20, 2026.
Incident Details
Reports indicate that Abdulazeez Sani, 25, allegedly accosted a student of Government Secondary School (GSS) Bassa at a hotel in the Agyingi area of Bassa LGA. Angry youths overpowered the suspect and attempted to lynch him before the arrival of troops.
Military Intervention
Security sources confirmed that troops swiftly intervened, rescued the suspect from the mob, and restored calm in the area. The suspect was subsequently handed over to the Keystone Division in Bassa for further investigation and necessary action.
Community Impact
Authorities stated that the intervention helped prevent escalation of violence and maintained order within the community. The swift action by the troops was praised by local residents, who had gathered in large numbers.
