{
  "id": 18141242,
  "title": "Army rewards soldier ₦500,000 for rejecting kidnapper’s bribe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/army-rewards-soldier-500-000-for-rejecting-kidnappers-bribe-18141242",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T15:52:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/army-rewards-soldier-%e2%82%a6500000-for-rejecting-kidnappers-bribe/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Nigerian Army has recognized Private Utim Terwase for his bravery and integrity after he refused a ₦500,000 bribe from a suspected kidnapper in Plateau State. Terwase apprehended the suspect following an attempted escape but declined to accept the bribe, choosing instead to hand the individual over to the appropriate authorities. The soldier was presented with a ₦500,000 reward on behalf of the General Officer Commanding, 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, and Commander of Operation Enduring Peace, Major General Maxwell Dangana. Dangana commended Terwase's action, highlighting his discipline, commitment, and adherence to the standards expected of military personnel.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Army rewards soldier who rejected kidnapper’s N500,000 bribe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/army-rewards-soldier-who-rejected-kidnappers-n500-000-bribe",
        "published": "2026-11-04T19:08:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}