Police stop cattle theft in Sokoto and recover stolen animals
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The Sokoto State Police Command has stopped an attempted cattle rustling in Goronyo Local Government Area. Security operatives, including the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and Salame Divisional Police, responded quickly after residents reported the crime. DSP Ahmad Rufai and Commissioner of Police Ahmed Musa praised the teamwork between police and community groups. The suspects fled after a confrontation, leaving behind stolen livestock and weapons.
What happened
- Police and local security groups acted after a distress call from Tajaye Village about armed cattle rustlers.
- The suspects were tracked to the outskirts of Kola Village, where they opened fire on security operatives.
- The criminals escaped with suspected gunshot wounds, abandoning the stolen livestock and an AK-47 rifle.
- All stolen animals were recovered and returned to their owners.
- Ahmed Musa commended the professionalism of the officers and urged continued community cooperation.
