Nigerian Army Rewards Soldier for Rejecting Bribe
Major General Maxwell Dangana, the General Officer Commanding 3 Division of the Nigerian Army and Commander of Operation Enduring Peace, rewarded Private Utim Terwase with N500,000 for rejecting a bribe from a suspected kidnapper. The incident occurred when Terwase apprehended the suspect, who attempted to escape and offered him N500,000 for his release.
Terwase refused the bribe and handed the suspect over to the appropriate authorities. Captain Polycarp Chinonso Oteh, the spokesman for Operation Enduring Peace, confirmed the reward presentation, which was conducted by Colonel Philimon Malgwi on behalf of Dangana.
During the presentation, Dangana praised Terwase for his honesty, discipline, and professionalism, stating that his conduct reflects the highest standards expected of Nigerian Army personnel. The N500,000 reward was recognized as equivalent to the bribe Terwase rejected, highlighting his integrity and commitment to duty.
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