Troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, have rescued the District Head of Fursum in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State, Alhaji Musa Usman, from a mob attack by youths of Ninseng community.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 1:45 p.m. on September 25, 2026, when troops responded to a report of a mob attack at the district head’s residence.

The youths reportedly attacked Usman, accusing him of allegedly supporting Fulani residents in the community.

The attack followed a reported incident in which a local was attacked and k!lled at an illegal mining site in Nabar Dutse community.

It was gathered that three young men from the same family in Kwanga Community, Fursum District, had reportedly gone to a local mining site in the hills when they came under attack. 

One of the victims, identified as Mr. Izang, was reportedly k!lled, while his two brothers sustained injuries. 

Troops intervened and rescued the district head, who sustained injuries during the attack.

He was subsequently evacuated to the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) for medical attention.

During the incident, the district head’s vehicle was also set ablaze by the attackers.

The troops brought the situation under control and dominated the general area to prevent further escalation and possible retaliatory attacks.

Security forces are maintaining a presence in the area while efforts continue to prevent further breakdown of law and order.