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Military says reports of troops‑police clash in Plateau were misinterpreted
Updated 14:43 WAT, · first published 26 Oct 2026, 13:33 WAT · 3 outlets reporting
The Special Task Force Operation Enduring Peace issued a statement clarifying that the alleged confrontation between army troops and police in Plateau was mischaracterised. Capt. Polycarp Oteh, the operation’s media officer, said the incident was not a clash but a misunderstanding despite attempts to de‑escalate tensions. He lamented a lack of cooperation from some personnel that fed the rumours.
What we know
- The military’s Special Task Force Operation Enduring Peace addressed the incident.
- Capt. Polycarp Oteh stated the encounter was misinterpreted as a clash.
- He mentioned a lack of cooperation from some personnel.
- The clarification was released in Jos.
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Sources
- Report by Vanguard – Vanguard,
- Report by The Eagle Online – The Eagle Online,
- Report by News Agency of Nigeria – News Agency of Nigeria,
Updates
- – Summary updated with new reporting
- – Now also reported by News Agency of Nigeria
- – Story published – 2 outlets
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