The Military Special Task Force responsible for maintaining peace in Plateau State announced on Tuesday that they commended eight Operation Safe Haven personnel for refusing a N1.5 million bribe from suspected cattle rustlers in the state.
According to the task force’s spokesperson, Capt. Oya James, the eight personnel stationed at OPSH Sector 4 stopped 30 rustled cows at the Bisichi checkpoint in the Barkin Ladi local government area.
He explained that the cows, owned by Shehu Umar, were stolen in Mangu and were being transported to an unknown location when the task force troops intercepted them during a routine stop-and-search operation.
The task force spokesman said, “The occupants of the vehicle, Anas Usman, 20 years old, and Gyang Cholly, 42 years old, immediately approached the troops in a bid to bribe them and secure a security pass for the stolen cattle. The monetary plea was rejected and the suspects were arrested as well as the money offered for the bribe.
“The commander, Operation Safe Haven, Maj. Gen. Abubakar, while presenting a cash reward to the distinguished personnel, urged other security personnel to continually exemplify good conduct and bravery in the discharge of their responsibilities.
“Represented by the Chief of Staff OPSH, Brig. Gen. M.O. Agi, the commander further charged them to emulate the excellent conduct of the eight personnel.”
