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A soldier of the Nigerian Army has sustained machete injuries, while two civilians were wounded by gunshots during a violent incident in Bukuru town, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident reportedly occurred at about 5:45 p.m. on October 29, 2026, following an attack on the soldier by suspected residents of the community.
Security sources said troops of Sector 6, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), stationed in Bukuru, responded to reports of an assault on a soldier and a shooting involving civilians.
On arrival, the troops reportedly found Lance Corporal Gbonogbe Mensewon with machete wounds to his chest, stomach and head.
Two civilians were also discovered at the scene with gunshot injuries.
The injured soldier was immediately evacuated to ECWA Hospital, Bukuru, where he received initial treatment and was stabilised before being referred to Bingham Hospital, Jos, for further medical attention.
The two civilians were also evacuated to Plateau Hospital, where they were receiving treatment as of the time of filing this report.
The soldier's rifle was recovered from the scene and taken into military custody.
The incident is the latest in a series of reported hostilities against troops deployed to maintain peace and security in communities affected by recurring violence in parts of Plateau State.
