Three suspected cattle rustlers arrested in Benue operations
Three suspected cattle rustlers have been apprehended by the Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke in Benue State. The arrests took place during a series of coordinated operations targeting criminal activity in various parts of the state. Mamuda Hussein, Sunday Moses, and Teny Musa were identified as the suspects. Multiple operations also led to the recovery of stolen livestock and the neutralisation of armed criminals.
What happened
- The operations, conducted between March 3 and March 7, resulted in the arrest of three suspected cattle rustlers and the recovery of stolen cows.
- On March 3, 2026, troops intercepted a Sienna bus carrying three cows and arrested Mamuda Hussein, Sunday Moses, and Teny Musa.
- The suspects were found using a vehicle with a fake Kogi State Government registration plate.
- On March 4, troops ambushed suspected terrorists at Abuja Village, neutralising one armed criminal.
- On March 7, troops intercepted suspects attempting to escape by boat with stolen cows in Guma Local Government Area, arresting one individual and recovering the livestock.
