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Soldiers Rejected N13m Bribe From Terrorists In Plateau – DHQ

by Tarkaa David
3 weeks ago
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Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said troops of “Operation Safe Haven” rejected N13 million from two suspected terrorists during an operation in Plateau State.

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The director of Defence Media Operations, Maj-Gen Markus Kangye, revealed this yesterday in Abuja at a press briefing on military operations across the country. he said the troops responded to a distress call about terrorist activities when they encountered two of them who offered the soldiers a bribe.
He said the troops intercepted the terrorists in bullet holes along Jos road in Sanga local government who tried to induce the soldiers.

He however, said the soldiers rejected the offer and arrested the suspects who are currently in custody for further investigation.

Kangye said: “Within the period 9 – 16 July 2025, troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN conducted offensive operations and responded to distress calls on terrorists’ activities in Bassa, Barkin Ladi, South Wase, Riyom and Jos East Local Government Areas of Plateau State, as well as Kaura and Sanga Local Government Areas of Kaduna State.

“While conducting these operations, they contacted extremists and killed some of them, arrested 12 and rescued three kidnapped victims. Some weapons, ammunition, motorcycles and vehicles were recovered from them.

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Similarly, troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN, while on routine patrol, arrested 7 militias/criminals in Barkin Ladi and Jos South LGAs of Plateau State, as well as Wamba and Sanga LGAs of Nasarawa and Kaduna States, respectively. Items recovered from them were weapons, ammunition and motorcycles as well as illicit drugs.

“On 9 July 2025, our gallant troops intercepted a vehicle with bullet holes along Jos, Sanga Road. Suspects attempted to induce troops with monetary gratification, while they declined.
Troops arrested two suspects, recovered weapons, ammunition, a vehicle and the sum of N13,742,000.00 from them. Investigation ongoing while recovered items in troops’ custody.”


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