Two ‘cattle rustlers’ arrested as ‘troops reject N1.5m bribe’ in Plateau

Troops of operation safe haven (OPSH) have reportedly rejected a N1.5 million bribe from suspected cattle rustlers in Plateau state.

James Oya, media officer of the operation, said the troops also arrested the two suspected rustlers who offered the bribe.

Oya further disclosed that the eight personnel who rejected the bribe were not only commended but rewarded by Abdusalam Abubakar, commander of the operation.

“OPSH has rewarded eight of its personnel for rejecting a N1.5 million bribe from suspected cattle rustlers in Plateau,” he said.

“The eight personnel, deployed at OPSH sector four, intercepted 30 rustled cows at a checkpoint near Bisichi in Barkin LGA 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.”

NAN reports that the commander praised the troops for their bravery and exemplary conduct.

Abdulsalam urged personnel of other security agencies to emulate the troops.