Police recover stolen cattle and arrest suspects in Oyo
Two suspected cattle rustlers, Abu Muhammed and Aliu Bello, have been arrested by the Oyo State Police Command. The police recovered 26 stolen cows, valued at N6,250,000, in Iresaadu, Surulere Local Government Area. According to the command’s spokesperson, Olayinka Ayanlade, the suspects were caught while attempting to conceal the cattle. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang and recover more stolen livestock.
What happened
- The Oyo State Police Command recovered 26 stolen cows valued at N6,250,000.
- Abu Muhammed and Aliu Bello were arrested in Iresaadu for their involvement in cattle rustling.
- The suspects were intercepted while trying to hide the stolen cattle at Odojaye via Aganyan, Iresaadu.
- Police say the suspects confessed to the crime and provided information about their network.
- Authorities commended the public and community security agencies for their timely support and urged continued cooperation.
