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Angry mob almost lynches man over alleged attempted r@pe of secondary school student in Plateau
Troops of Sector 1 of Operation Enduring Peace  intervened to rescue a suspect from mob attack following an alleged attempted s3xual assault in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
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The incident occurred at about 3:00 p.m. on May 20, 2026 after reports that a student of Government Secondary School (GSS) Bassa was allegedly accosted by one Abdulazeez Sani, 25, at a hotel in Agyingi area of Bassa LGA.
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The suspect was reportedly overpowered by angry youths who attempted to lynch him before the arrival of troops.
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Security sources said troops swiftly intervened, rescued the suspect from mob action, and restored calm in the area.
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The suspect was subsequently handed over to Keystone Division in Bassa for further investigation and necessary action.
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Authorities said the intervention helped prevent escalation of violence and maintained order within the community.
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