Other MoA event in Nigeria on Mon 15th June 2026

Mob Sets Tricycle Ablaze After Suspected Phone Snatchers Attack Woman in Jos 

By: Zagazola Makama 

Security operatives under Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have restored order following a public disturbance and mob action at Zololo Junction in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.

A security source said troops responded at about 1:00 p.m. on June 15 after receiving reports that suspected criminals operating in a commercial tricycle (Keke NAPEP) had robbed a female passenger of her mobile phone and pushed her out of the moving vehicle.

The source disclosed that the incident triggered outrage among bystanders, who intercepted the tricycle and apprehended two suspects.

According to the source, the angry mob set the tricycle ablaze in retaliation.

Security operatives of Keystone intervened promptly and rescued the suspects from being lynched, subsequently handing them over to the police for further investigation and necessary action.

The source added that normalcy was restored to the area, with free flow of traffic re-established shortly after the intervention.

Authorities cautioned residents against taking laws into their own hands and urged the public to report criminal activities to security agencies for proper action.