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.

The suspect was reportedly overpowered by angry youths who attempted to lynch him before the arrival of troops.

Security sources said troops swiftly intervened, rescued the suspect from mob action, and restored calm in the area.

The suspect was subsequently handed over to Keystone Division in Bassa for further investigation and necessary action.

Authorities said the intervention helped prevent escalation of violence and maintained order within the community.