{
  "id": 18156605,
  "title": "Plateau: Army honours soldier with N500,000 after he rejected kidnapper's offer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/plateau-army-honours-soldier-with-n500-000-after-he-rejected",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T16:29:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/04/plateau-army-honours-soldier-with-n500000-after-he-spurns-kidnappers-offer/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Plateau State, Private Utim Terwase of the Nigerian Army has been awarded N500,000 for declining a bribe from a suspected kidnapper. Terwase apprehended the suspect while attempting to flee during an operation, but refused to accept the N500,000 offered in exchange for his release. Instead, he handed the suspect over to authorities, prioritizing his duty over personal gain. The commendation was given by Major General Maxwell Dangana, the General Officer Commanding 3 Division and Commander of Operation Enduring Peace, and Colonel Philimon Malgwi, the Commander of Sector 6. Dangana praised Terwase's high level of professionalism, loyalty, and dedication, emphasizing that his action exemplifies the desired behavior from soldiers in the Nigerian Army. The GOC urged other personnel to emulate Terwase's honesty and selfless service, stating that such behavior should be rewarded to encourage discipline and good conduct during the operation. The rewarded sum matches the amount Terwase declined from the kidnapper, underscoring the Army's appreciation for integrity and commitment to duty in carrying out their responsibilities.",
  "summary": "A soldier of the Nigerian Army, Private Utim Terwase, has received a cash reward of N500,000 for turning down a bribe of the same amount allegedly offered to him by a suspected kidnapper in Plateau State. Terwase arrested the suspect when he tried to escape during operation but refused to collect the N500,000 the kidnapper […] Plateau: Army honours soldier with N500,000 after he rejected…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "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."
}