Army rewards soldier who rejected kidnapper’s N500,000 bribe

Major General Maxwell Dangana, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Nigerian Army's 3 Division and Commander of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), honored Private Utim Terwase with a N500,000 reward for rejecting a bribe from a suspected kidnapper, according to a report by our correspondent. Terwase apprehended the suspect, who had tried to flee and offered him N500,000, but refused the money and turned the suspect over to the appropriate authorities.

Captain Polycarp Chinonso Oteh, the spokesman for Operation Enduring Peace, confirmed the news and stated that the reward was presented by Colonel Philimon Malgwi, the Commander of Sector 6, on behalf of GOC Major General Dangana. Oteh praised Terwase for displaying honesty, discipline, and professionalism in his actions. Major General Dangana emphasized that Terwase's conduct exemplified the highest standards of military professionalism, loyalty, and commitment to duty.

The N500,000 reward was given to Terwase in recognition of his integrity and commitment to his duties, equivalent to the bribe he reportedly turned down. Major General Dangana encouraged other personnel to emulate Terwase's exemplary conduct, reinforcing the Operation Enduring Peace's commitment to promoting accountability, ethical conduct, and professionalism among its members.

Dangana further affirmed that the military would continue to encourage personnel to discharge their constitutional responsibilities with integrity, discipline, and dedication.