By Deborah Nnamdi
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed that troops of Operation Safe Haven rejected a N13.7 million bribe offered by terrorists during an operation along the Jos-Sanga Road in Plateau State.
Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, disclosed this during a press briefing on Thursday in Abuja. He said the troops were responding to a distress call about terrorist activity when they intercepted two suspects who attempted to bribe them.
“On July 9, our gallant troops intercepted a vehicle riddled with bullet holes along the Jos-Sanga Road. The suspects tried to offer N13.7 million in cash, which the troops flatly rejected,” Kangye stated.
He added that the troops arrested the suspects, recovered weapons, ammunition, a vehicle, and the cash, all of which are now in military custody pending further investigation.
In addition to this operation, troops conducted several offensive missions and responded to distress calls in Bassa, Barkin Ladi, South Wase, Riyom, and Jos East LGAs of Plateau State, as well as Kaura and Sanga LGAs in Kaduna State.
During these operations, several extremists were neutralized, 12 suspects arrested, and three kidnapped victims rescued. Troops also recovered weapons, ammunition, vehicles, motorcycles, and illicit drugs.
Furthermore, routine patrols led to the arrest of seven militia members and criminals in Barkin Ladi and Jos South LGAs of Plateau State, and Wamba and Sanga LGAs in Nasarawa and Kaduna States.
Maj.-Gen. Kangye praised the troops for their professionalism and resilience, and urged the public to remain vigilant and support the military’s efforts by reporting suspicious activities.
“The support of Nigerians, including the media, is essential to the success of these operations,” he said, assuring that the military will continue to provide timely updates and maintain transparency.
