A soldier and a police officer have been sanctioned following an altercation between the two security personnel in Jos.
Although the cause of the confrontation has not been disclosed, the officers were seen in a viral video fighting while others attempted to separate them at Hamaz, along Ahmadu Bello Way.
Spokesperson of the Plateau State Police Command, SP Alabo Alfred, said the situation had been brought under control and urged residents to go about their normal activities.
In a statement, he 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 personnel involved in the disgraceful act have been sanctioned accordingly by their respective agencies.
“The misunderstanding has been properly addressed, and measures have been put in place to prevent a recurrence.”