Nigerian Troops Reject N13 Million Bribe, Arrest Terrorists in Plateau State

Strategic Insights -

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that troops of Operation Safe Heaven declined a N13 million bribe offer from two suspected terrorists during an operation in Plateau State. Director Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, revealed this during a press briefing on military operations across the country. The troops intercepted the terrorists' vehicle along Jos Road in Sanga local government area and subsequently arrested the suspects, who are currently in custody for further investigation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Troops of Operation Safe Heaven intercepted a vehicle with bullet holes along Jos Road in Sanga local government area of Plateau State.
  • The terrorists attempted to bribe the troops with N13 million, but they refused the offer.
  • The troops arrested two suspects, recovered a vehicle, and seized N13,742,000.00.
  • The suspects are currently in custody for further investigation.
  • The operation was conducted within the period of 9-16 July 2025.
  • Troops of Operation Safe Heaven contacted extremists and killed some of them, arrested 12, and rescued three kidnapped victims.
  • Some weapons, ammunition, motorcycles, and vehicles were recovered from the extremists.
  • Troops arrested 7 militias/criminals in Plateau and Kaduna states and recovered weapons, ammunition, motorcycles, and illicit drugs.

Statistics:

  • N13,742,000.00: the sum of money seized from the terrorists.
  • 2: the number of suspects arrested by the troops.
  • 12: the number of people arrested by the troops.
  • 3: the number of kidnapped victims rescued by the troops.
  • 7: the number of militias/criminals arrested by the troops.
  • 9-16 July 2025: the period during which the operation was conducted.
  • 9 July 2025: the date on which troops intercepted a vehicle with bullet holes along Jos, Sanga Road.

Sources:

  • Defence Headquarters (DHQ)
  • Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, Director Defence Media Operations
  • "Troops Reject N13m Bribe in Plateau State" by Vanguard News (no URL provided)