A man has been arrested by the Plateau State Police Command for allegedly impersonating a soldier in Angwan Rukuba, a community in Jos North Local Government Area. The arrest occurred during ongoing security operations following a deadly attack in the area that reportedly killed 28 people. The suspect was taken to the state police headquarters in Jos, and his identity and activities are expected to be revealed during an official parade. Police Public Relations Officer SP Alfred Alabo confirmed the arrest in a statement released on Wednesday and invited journalists to attend the parade. The incident comes amid tightened security in Jos, which saw a 48-hour curfew previously imposed by the Plateau State government. The curfew has since been relaxed, but joint security operations continue across affected areas. Authorities say they remain committed to restoring order and ensuring safety in the region.
Arresting a single man for impersonating a soldier does little to address the broader security collapse that allowed 28 people to be killed in Angwan Rukuba. SP Alfred Alabo's invitation to the media for a suspect parade suggests more emphasis on optics than on systemic fixes. If the police had the capacity to prevent attacks, not just stage post-arrest displays, Jos would not keep descending into chaos. This arrest changes nothing unless it leads to dismantling the networks enabling armed impostors to operate in the first place.
