Toyyibat Qasim
The Nigerian Army has rewarded a soldier, Private Utim Terwase, with N500,000 for rejecting a bribe offered by a suspected kidnapper he apprehended.
The General Officer Commanding, 3 Division of the Nigerian Army and Commander of Operation Enduring Peace, Major General Maxwell Dangana, announced the reward on Wednesday in recognition of the soldier’s integrity and commitment to duty.
PLATFORM TIMES gathered that Terwase arrested the suspected kidnapper, who reportedly attempted to evade arrest by offering him N500,000 to compromise his responsibility.
The soldier, however, rejected the money and handed the suspect over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The reward was presented on behalf of the GOC by the Commander of Sector 6, Colonel Philimon Malgwi.
The spokesman for Operation Enduring Peace, Captain Polycarp Chinonso Oteh, disclosed this in a statement, saying Dangana commended the soldier for demonstrating honesty, discipline and professionalism in the discharge of his duties.
The GOC, who spoke through Malgwi during the presentation, described Terwase’s conduct as a reflection of the highest standards of military professionalism, loyalty and commitment expected of Nigerian Army personnel.
He said the soldieHe said the soldier had demonstrated that his responsibility to protect lives and maintain security was more important than personal financial gain.
According to him, Terwase upheld the values of honesty, accountability and selfless service by refusing to compromise his duty despite the financial inducement.
Dangana said the N500,000 cash reward was deliberately matched with the amount the suspected kidnapper allegedly offered the soldier, stressing that the recognition was intended to encourage similar conduct among military personnel.r
He said, “Operation Enduring Peace therefore considers Private Terwase’s action worthy of commendation and encourages all personnel to emulate his exemplary conduct.”
The Army commander further stated that the recognition underscored the operation’s commitment to promoting accountability, ethical conduct and professionalism within its ranks.
He added that the military would continue to encourage its personnel to discharge their constitutional responsibilities with integrity, discipline and dedication.
The commendation comes amid persistent security challenges, including kidnapping and other violent crimes, which have continued to pose threats to communities across the country.
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