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Nigerian Army presents soldier with N500,000 reward for rejecting infamous kidnapper’s bribe

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Nigerian Army presents soldier with N500,000 reward for rejecting notorious kidnapper’s bribe

A non-public within the Nigerian Army, Utim Terwase, has been rewarded with N500,000 for rejecting a bribe supplied by a infamous kidnapper and arresting him.

General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Division and Commander, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), Major General Maxwell Dangana, offered the reward to Terwase.

It was learnt that Terwase, who presently serves underneath OPEP, nabbed the suspect following an tried escape however rejected cash allegedly supplied in change for his launch.

Military sources mentioned the incident occurred on September 5, 2026, following an operation by Sector 6 of OPEP that led to the arrest of suspected kidnappers.

Commander of Sector 6, Colonel Philimon Malgwi, offered the reward on behalf of the GOC, Spokesman for Operation Enduring Peace, Captain Polycarp Chinonso Oteh mentioned.

The GOC was quoted as saying the N500,000 reward was in recognition of the soldier’s honesty, self-discipline and dedication to responsibility, including that the quantity was equal to the bribe he rejected.

Oteh mentioned the gesture displays the GOC’s command philosophy of rewarding professionalism, dedication and integrity amongst personnel.

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