August 10, 2026
The Plateau State Police Command has arrested a pastor and two security personnel over an alleged plan to abduct the wives of two top bishops in Jos.According to counter-insurgency platform Zagazola Makama, the arrest followed actionable intelligence on a criminal conspiracy and a foiled kidnap attempt.
The incident occurred at about 2:10 p.m. on August 7, 2026. One suspect was identified as 42-year-old Rev. Hassan Yunisim Mijah from Tudun Wada, Jos North.Police allege that Mijah colluded with Sgt. Ezra Sunday of the Nigerian Air Force and OS Usman Khalid of the Nigerian Navy.
Both officers are deployed to Sector 1, Operation ENDURING PEACE in Jos.The three were reportedly planning to kidnap the wives of Bishop Ephraim Gongden and retired Bishop Benjamin Kwashi, who live in Rantya, Jos South LGA.Makama said operatives from the Vigilance and Criminal Response Unit carried out the operation that led to the arrest of the suspects.
The publication added that the suspects allegedly confessed during questioning. The Plateau Police Command has also informed Operation ENDURING PEACE of the arrest of its two personnel.
