A Nigerian Army soldier, Utim Terwase, has been rewarded with N500,000 by Major General Maxwell Dangana, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP). Terwase, a Benue-born private, apprehended a suspected notorious kidnapper who attempted to escape and rejected an alleged bribe offered in exchange for his release. The soldier's actions have been commended by the GOC, who praised his honesty, discipline, and professionalism.
According to Polycarp Oteh, a captain and spokesman for Operation Enduring Peace, the reward was presented to Terwase by Colonel Pholimon Malgwi, Commander of Sector 6, on behalf of the GOC. The reward is equivalent to the bribe Terwase reportedly rejected and is in recognition of his integrity and commitment to duty. The GOC emphasized that Terwase's conduct reflects the highest standards of military professionalism, loyalty, and commitment to duty expected of personnel of the Nigerian Army.
The incident occurred during an attempted escape by the suspected kidnapper, who offered Terwase money in exchange for his release. However, Terwase rejected the bribe and handed the suspect over to the appropriate authorities. This action has been hailed as exemplary and a demonstration of the soldier's commitment to upholding the values of honesty, accountability, and selfless service.
Major General Dangana has commended Terwase for his actions, stating that they reinforce the operation's commitment to promoting accountability, ethical conduct, and professionalism among its personnel. The GOC added that the military would continue to encourage personnel to discharge their constitutional responsibilities with integrity, discipline, and dedication.
The reward is seen as a motivation for other personnel to emulate Terwase's exemplary conduct. Operation Enduring Peace considers Terwase's action worthy of commendation and encourages all personnel to uphold the values of honesty, accountability, and selfless service. The operation is committed to promoting a culture of integrity and professionalism among its personnel.
Utim Terwase's actions have been praised by the military and are seen as a positive example of the Nigerian Army's commitment to accountability and professionalism. The soldier's integrity and commitment to duty have been recognized, and he has been rewarded for his actions. This incident highlights the military's efforts to promote a culture of honesty and selfless service.
The Nigerian Army has reiterated its commitment to promoting accountability, ethical conduct, and professionalism among its personnel. The reward given to Terwase is a testament to the military's efforts to motivate personnel to uphold the highest standards of military professionalism, loyalty, and commitment to duty. The incident has been welcomed as a positive development in the military's efforts to promote a culture of integrity.
Key points
- The Nigerian Army has rewarded a soldier with N500,000 for rejecting a bribe from a suspected kidnapper.
- The soldier, Utim Terwase, apprehended the suspect and handed him over to the authorities despite being offered money in exchange for his release.
- The reward is part of the military's efforts to promote accountability, ethical conduct, and professionalism among its personnel.
