The Army Particular Activity Power, charged with sustaining peace in Plateau State, on Tuesday mentioned it has rewarded eight personnel of Operation Secure Haven for rejecting bribes of N1.5 million from suspected cattle rustlers within the state.
The spokesperson of the duty drive, Captain Oya James, who disclosed this in a press release on Tuesday, mentioned the eight personnel deployed at OPSH Sector 4 intercepted 30 rustling cows at Bisichi Checkpoint in Barkin Ladi Native Authorities Space of the state.
In line with him, the cattle, belonging to at least one Shehu Umar, had been rustled in Mangu and brought to an undisclosed location when troops of the duty drive intercepted them throughout a cease and search operation.
The duty drive spokesperson mentioned: “The occupants of the automobile, Anas Usman, aged 20, and Gyang Cholly, aged 42, instantly approached the troops in an try to bribe them and acquire a safety move for the stolen cattle. The financial plea was rejected and the suspects had been arrested, in addition to the cash provided for the bribe.
“The Commander of Operation Secure Haven, Main Normal Abubakar, whereas presenting money reward to the distinguished personnel, urged different safety personnel to constantly display good conduct and braveness within the discharge of their tasks.
“Represented by the Chief of Workers OPSH, Brig. Normal MO Agi, the Commander, additional charged them to emulate the wonderful conduct of the eight personnel.”
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