Soldiers in Taraba reject N2 million bribe from wanted kidnappers
Story from Usman UMAR
Groups of soldiers from 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sub Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have captured six suspected kidnappers in separate operations conducted within Taraba State, two of whom tried to offer a bribe of N2 million.
Neptune Prime gathered that the operations took place on the 19th of May 2024.
Acting on a tip-off, troops from the 93 Battalion Sub-Sector 3B OPWS, stationed at Forward Operating Base Wukari, carried out a raid in Chinkai Village of Wukari Local Government Area.
In a statement, Acting Assistant Director, 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Oni Olubodunde, said the raid resulted in the capture of two individuals identified as Usman Gide Ali and Abdulrahman Amadu.
The suspects have been wanted by security agencies for their involvement in numerous kidnappings in Wukari and its environs.
Upon their arrest, the suspects tried to bribe the soldiers with N2 million for their release.
Nevertheless, the soldiers firmly declined the bribe, showcasing their commitment to justice and honesty,” the statement said.
“The suspects were also heard mentioning that if money did not secure their release, their accomplices would use force to rescue them from custody.”
In a related operation in Ibi Local Government Area, troops stationed at Sarikin Kudu, acting on reliable intelligence, apprehended four more suspected kidnappers: Jafaru Banyi, Mohammad Ardo, Amadu Lawal Shatta, and Biyu Ardu.
These suspects have been connected to numerous high-profile abductions in the area, targeting both locals and foreigners for ransom, and have long been under surveillance by security agencies.
The Commander 6 Brigade/ Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa, while praising the troops for their bravery and unwavering adherence to ethical principles, stressed that the successful capture of these suspects is evidence of the diligent efforts and dedication of the soldiers, highlighting their rejection of bribes as a clear show of their professionalism and integrity.
