Troops belonging to Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), a military special task force responsible for maintaining peace in Plateau and parts of Bauchi and Kaduna States, declined a N1.5 million bribe offered by suspected cattle rustlers in Plateau State. Captain James Oya, the Media Officer of the operation, revealed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Jos.
Oya mentioned that the troops, affiliated with Sector Four, not only rejected the bribe but also apprehended the two individuals suspected of rustling cattle. He clarified that the eight operatives who stood firm against the bribe were not only commended but also rewarded by the operation’s commander, Major-General Abdusalam Abubakar.
”OPSH has rewarded eight of its personnel for rejecting a N1.5 million bribe from suspected cattle rustlers in Plateau.
”The eight personnel, deployed at OPSH Sector four, intercepted 30 rustled cows at a checkpoint near Bisichi in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of the state.
”The cattle, belonging to one Shehu Umar, were rustled in Mangu and being transported to an undisclosed location when intercepted by own troops on stop and search operation.
”The suspects, Anas Usman, 20, and Gyang Cholly, 42, immediately approached the troops in a bid to bribe them and secure security pass for the stolen cattle.
”The monetary plea was rejected and the suspects arrested as well as the money offered for the bribe,” he said.
Oya said the commander, who commended the troops for their bravery and exemplary conduct, urged personnel of other security agencies to emulate the giant move toward the safety of lives and property in the state.
