Nigerian Military Foils Terrorist Bribe Attempt, Arrests Suspects and Rescues Victims

Strategic Insights -

During a press briefing on military operations, Major-General Markus Kangye disclosed that soldiers of Operation Safe Heaven intercepted a vehicle and arrested two suspects who attempted to bribe them with N13.742 million. The troops were responding to a distress call about terrorist activities in Plateau State. The operation resulted in the recovery of weapons, ammunition, a vehicle, and the large sum of money.

Key Takeaways:

  • On July 9, 2025, troops of Operation Safe Heaven intercepted a vehicle with bullet holes along Jos, Sanga Road, and arrested two suspects who attempted to bribe them with N13.742 million.
  • The suspects were arrested, and troops recovered weapons, ammunition, a vehicle, and the large sum of money.
  • Between July 9 and July 16, 2025, Operation Safe Haven troops conducted offensive missions and responded to distress calls in several local government areas across Plateau and Kaduna States.
  • During these operations, troops made contact with and killed some extremists, arrested 12 suspects, and rescued three kidnapped victims.
  • The DHQ's briefing emphasized the military's ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and maintain peace and security in the states.

Statistics:

  • N13.742 million: The amount of money offered as a bribe to the troops.
  • 2: The number of suspects arrested by the troops.
  • 12: The number of suspects arrested by Operation Safe Haven troops during the operations.
  • 3: The number of kidnapped victims rescued by the troops.

Sources:

  • Defence Headquarters (DHQ) press briefing.
  • Major-General Markus Kangye, Director of Defence Media Operations.