Soldiers Assault Policeman, Seize Rifle During Clash at Jos Mall A confrontation between soldiers and police officers caused panic at a busy mall in Jos after a disagreement over the attempted arrest of a roadside phone repairer escalated into a physical fight. Witnesses said a soldier accused the trader of damaging his phone and tried to arrest him, but a police officer insisted the matter be taken to a station. The soldier later returned with colleagues, assaulted the officer, and reportedly fled with his rifle. The Plateau State Police Command confirmed that order had been restored and that personnel from both agencies involved in the altercation have been sanctioned. The incident follows recent tensions between security agencies across Nigeria, including a separate case in Taraba where the police denied allegations of an officer collaborating with militia members. #Jossoldierspoliceclash #PlateauStatemallincident