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Soldier rewarded for rejecting bribe from suspected kidnapper

Daily Post Nigeria November 05, 2026 3 views
Soldier rewarded for rejecting bribe from suspected kidnapper

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Soldier Rewarded for Refusing Bribe from Suspected Kidnapper

A Nigerian soldier, Private Utim Terwase, has received a cash reward of N500,000 for demonstrating integrity and refusing a bribe from a suspected notorious kidnapper.

Terwase, serving with the Nigerian Army, apprehended the suspect who attempted to escape custody. The suspect, it was alleged, offered the soldier the bribe to release him.

The reward was approved by Major General Maxwell Dangana, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 3rd Division and Commander of Operation Enduring Peace (OPE). Dangana praised Terwase for upholding the values of honesty, accountability, and selfless service.

Dangana explained that the incentive was meant to appreciate Terwase's commitment to his duties and encourage other troops to emulate his exemplary conduct.

In his words, "The Nigerian Army recognizes and appreciates Private Utim Terwase's conduct as an exemplary one. The army will continue to encourage personnel who demonstrate commitment to their constitutional duties through discipline, integrity, and dedication."

The General Officer Commanding further stated that the appreciation is part of the military's efforts to strengthen ethical standards, accountability, and professionalism among the troops involved in the operation.

Operation Enduring Peace (OPE) is a military operation aimed at combating criminal activities such as kidnapping, armed robbery, and insurgency in Nigeria.

The reward was presented to Terwase by Colonel Pholikpi Akpobome, the Commander of Sector 6 of OPE.

Dangana commended Terwase for his exemplary conduct, stating that his actions reflect the values of honesty, accountability, and selfless service.

The General Officer Commanding emphasized that the military appreciates Terwase's commitment to his duties and encourages other personnel to emulate his exemplary conduct.

Major General Maxwell Dangana, the General Officer Commanding, stated that the appreciation is part of the military's efforts to strengthen ethical standards, accountability, and professionalism among the troops involved in the operation.

Operation Enduring Peace (OPE) is a military operation aimed at combating criminal activities such as kidnapping, armed robbery, and insurgency in Nigeria.

The reward was presented to Terwase by Colonel Pholikpi Akpobome, the Commander of Sector 6 of OPE.

The General Officer Commanding commended Terwase for his exemplary conduct, stating that his actions reflect the values of honesty, accountability, and selfless service.

Major General Maxwell Dangana, the General Officer Commanding, emphasized that the military appreciates Terwase's commitment to his duties and encourages other personnel to emulate his exemplary conduct.

Operation Enduring Peace (OPE) is a military operation aimed at combating criminal activities such as kidnapping, armed robbery, and insurgency in Nigeria.

The reward was presented to Terwase by Colonel Pholikpi Akpobome, the Commander of Sector 6 of OPE.

Nigerian Soldier Receives Reward for Refusing Bribe from Kidnapper

A Nigerian soldier, Private Utim Terwase, has been rewarded for demonstrating integrity and refusing a bribe from a suspected kidnapper. The soldier was serving in the Nigerian Army when he apprehended the suspect who attempted to bribe him to release the individual. The reward, valued at N500,000, was handed over to Private Terwase by Colonel Pholikpi Akpobome, the Commander of Sector 6 of Operation Enduring Peace (OPE).

The General Officer Commanding (GOC), Major General Maxwell Dangana, commended Private Terwase for his exemplary conduct, stating that his actions reflect the values of honesty, accountability, and selfless service. He emphasized that the military appreciates Terwase's dedication to his duties and encourages other personnel to emulate his exemplary conduct.

Operation Enduring Peace (OPE) is a military operation aimed at combating criminal activities such as kidnapping, armed robbery, and insurgency in Nigeria.

The reward was presented to Private Terwase by Colonel Pholikpi Akpobome, the Commander of Sector 6 of Operation Enduring Peace (OPE).

The General Officer Commanding (GOC), Major General Maxwell Dangana, praised Private Terwase for his exemplary conduct, stating that his actions reflect the values of honesty, accountability, and selfless service. He emphasized that the military appreciates Terwase's dedication to his duties and encourages other personnel to emulate his exemplary conduct.

Operation Enduring Peace (OPE) is a military operation aimed at combating criminal activities such as kidnapping, armed robbery, and insurgency in Nigeria.

<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>

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