PLATEAU POLICE DETAIN FEMALE STUDENTS OVER VIRAL ASSAULT VIDEO

The Plateau State Police Command has arrested some female students following the circulation of a viral video showing a group of students allegedly assaulting another female student in Pankshin Local Government Area of the state.

The police confirmed the arrests on Friday, August 29, 2026, as authorities moved to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify everyone involved.

The video, which circulated widely on social media, reportedly showed several female students attacking another student, prompting concerns from members of the public and calls for security agencies to intervene.

Following the emergence of the footage, the police commenced an investigation and subsequently apprehended some of the students allegedly connected to the incident.

The command said the arrests were made as part of efforts to establish what led to the assault and determine the roles played by those seen in the video.

The police are expected to question the arrested students and gather further evidence as the investigation progresses.

Authorities have also urged members of the public to avoid taking the law into their own hands or using social media to draw conclusions before investigations are completed.

The incident has renewed concerns about violence and bullying among students, particularly where such incidents are recorded and circulated online rather than immediately reported to school authorities or security agencies.

The police said further developments would be communicated as the investigation continues and the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault become clearer.

The case also highlights the need for schools, parents and relevant authorities to strengthen measures aimed at preventing violence among students and ensuring that victims of assault receive appropriate protection and support.