A suspected fake soldier identified as Salim Idris has been arrested for alleged phone snatching and public disturbance in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State
Penpushing reports that the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, Captain Chinonso Oteh on Monday confirmed the development adding that the suspect was arrested at about 11:30 am on October 25, 2026 at Filin Sukuwa in Jos North local government area
The Media Information Officer explained that the arrest followed credible intelligence about the suspect’s alleged criminal activities in the area, stating that the troops trailed the suspect and apprehended him while dressed in a military camouflage uniform.
“Yes, it is true. That one happened in the Jos North area. Preliminary interrogation reportedly revealed that the suspect had been involved in a series of alleged criminal activities, including public disturbance, phone snatching and impersonation of security agencies’,he stated.
Penpushing further reports that the military said as at the time of filing this report the suspect is in the custody of troops while investigation continues
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