Troops Reject N13.7 Million Bribe, Seize Weapons and Cash in Plateau State

Troops of Operation Safe Haven, under the Defence Headquarters, recently thwarted a bribery attempt by two suspected terrorists. The Defence Media Operations Director, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, briefed journalists on the ongoing military operations across the country. According to Kangye, the troops intercepted a vehicle with bullet holes along the Jos-Sanga Road in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The suspects attempted to bribe the troops, but their offer of N13.7 million was rejected. The suspects were subsequently apprehended, and a cache of weapons, cash, and a vehicle were recovered.

Key Takeaways:

• Troops of Operation Safe Haven rejected a N13.7 million bribe offered by two suspected terrorists during an operation in Plateau State.
• The Defence Media Operations Director, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, briefed journalists on ongoing military operations across the country.
• The troops intercepted a vehicle with bullet holes along the Jos-Sanga Road in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
• The suspects were immediately apprehended, and N13,742,000 was recovered alongside weapons, ammunition, and the vehicle.
• Between July 9 and 16, troops conducted offensive operations and responded to distress calls in multiple LGAs of Plateau and Kaduna States.
• During these operations, troops killed several extremists, arrested 12 suspects, and rescued three kidnapped victims.
• Recovered items included weapons, ammunition, vehicles, motorcycles, and illicit drugs.

Statistics:

• N13,742,000 was recovered alongside weapons, ammunition, and a vehicle.
• 12 suspects were arrested during the operations.
• 3 kidnapped victims were rescued.
• 7 suspected militias were arrested in Barkin Ladi and Jos South LGAs of Plateau State.
• Weapons, ammunition, motorcycles, and illicit drugs were recovered.

Sources:

• Defence Headquarters website (no date)
• [Source 2 - Name of Publication or Author, Date]