As praetor in 111 BC, he was sent to Numidia to bring Jugurtha to Rome to testify in corruption trials, promising him safe passage. Jugurtha valued this pledge as much as the public pledge for his safety. In 108, he came first in the polls and was elected senior consul for 107, with Gaius Marius (who came in second) as his junior colleague.
As praetor in 111 BC, he was dispatched to Numidia to bring Jugurtha to Rome for corruption trials, promising him safe passage. Jugurtha esteemed this pledge as highly as the public pledge for his safety. In 108, he ranked first in the polls and was elected senior consul for 107, with Gaius Marius (who came second) serving as junior colleague.