Army Officers Honoured For Rejecting N1.5m Bribe From Cattle Rustlers
Eight members of the Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) Special Task Force, responsible for internal security operations in Bauchi and Plateau States, including some parts of Southern Kaduna, have been recognized for their unwavering commitment to duty.
This recognition comes after they rejected a N1.5 million bribe from two suspected cattle rustlers in Plateau State.The Nigerian Army disclosed this commendable act on its official handle, formerly Twitter.
The personnel intercepted 30 rustled cows at the Bisichi checkpoint in Barkin Ladi local government area of the State. These cattle, belonging to Shehu Umar and taken from Mangu LGA of the State, were in transit to an undisclosed location when the vigilant troops engaged in a stop-and-search operation.Anas Usman (20 years) and Gyang Cholly (42 years), occupants of the vehicle transporting the rustled cows, attempted to bribe the OPSH personnel in exchange for a security pass for the stolen livestock.
Undeterred by the substantial N1.5 million offered, the eight personnel rejected the bribe. The suspects were promptly arrested, and the bribe money confiscated.Major General Abubakar, the commander of Operation SAFE HAVEN, commended the OPSH personnel for their exemplary conduct. During the reward presentation, he urged all security personnel to emulate the bravery and integrity exhibited by the eight individuals in the line of duty.
Representing OPSH Commander, Brigadier General MO Agi, the Chief of Staff OPSH, emphasized the importance of upholding ethical standards in the discharge of security responsibilities.Credit Leadership newspaper