{
  "id": 18303143,
  "title": "Soldier rewarded for rejecting bribe from suspected kidnapper",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/soldier-rewarded-for-rejecting-bribe-from-suspected-kidnapper",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T11:40:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/05/benue-born-soldier-gets-n500000-reward-for-rejecting-bribe-from-suspected-kidnapper/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Private Utim Terwase, an officer in the Nigerian Army, has been awarded N500,000 for his refusal to accept a bribe from a suspected kidnapper, according to prosecutors. The incident occurred when Terwase apprehended the suspect, who allegedly tried to flee custody. The suspect allegedly offered Terwase money to release him, but the soldier declined and turned the suspect over to the proper authorities. Major General Maxwell Dangana, the General Officer Commanding of 3 Division of the Nigerian Army and Commander of Operation Enduring Peace, approved the reward. The presentation of the cash was carried out by Colonel Pholimon Malgwi, Commander of Sector 6, on behalf of the GOC. Dangana commended Terwase for his integrity, discipline, and professionalism, emphasizing that his actions exemplify the core values of the military. The reward was seen as a way to acknowledge Terwase's dedication and uphold the standards of honesty, accountability, and selfless service expected of Nigerian Army personnel. The GOC believes that Terwase's conduct sets an example for others to follow, and he hopes to encourage other service members to emulate his exemplary behavior.",
  "summary": "A soldier serving in the Nigerian Army, Private Utim Terwase, has received a N500,000 cash reward for refusing an alleged bribe from a suspected notorious kidnapper. Terwase reportedly demonstrated integrity after apprehending the suspect, who allegedly attempted to escape from custody. The suspect was said to have offered him money in exchange for his release, […] Soldier rewarded for rejecting…",
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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."
}