Police Operatives Reject N100 Million Bribe
A team of the Police Force Intelligence Department Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS), has rejected a N100 million bribe after it arrested two suspects in connection with alleged large-scale vandalism of critical national infrastructure.
The two suspects, Chisom Goodnews (32) and Ahmed Adamu (22), were arrested on April 9, in Akwanga, Nasarawa State, in possession of railway materials valued at over N400 million.
According to a statement issued on Monday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the police operatives intercepted a trailer truck conveying approximately sixty tonnes of vandalised railway tracks and sleepers.
“The materials were concealed under sacks of groundnut shells in a deliberate attempt to evade detection while being transported from Bauchi State to Ilorin, Kwara State.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the driver of the truck was contracted for the sum of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Naira (₦2,500,000) to transport the vandalised materials, while further findings indicate an organised supply chain linked to receivers of such stolen infrastructure.
“During the investigation, the operatives involved in the operation reportedly rejected an offer of One Hundred Million Naira (₦100,000,000) made in a bid to compromise the process and secure the release of the suspects and exhibits.
“The trailer truck used in conveying the items has been recovered, and investigations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate, including the intended receivers, and to recover additional exhibits,” the statementadded.
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has commended the operatives for their courage, discipline, and incorruptibility, noting that such acts exemplify the core values of the Force.
