Security forces recover stolen livestock in Kano
The Kano State Police Command, working with the Military Joint Task Force, has recovered 67 cows and other livestock stolen by suspected criminals in Gwarzo Local Government Area. According to the command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the operation was based on credible intelligence and led to a confrontation with the suspects. The security team overpowered the criminals, who fled and abandoned the livestock. The recovered animals were later returned to their rightful owners after proper identification.
What happened
- The operation was launched after security forces received credible intelligence about cattle rustlers attacking villages in Gwarzo and nearby communities.
- Suspected criminals engaged the police and military in a gunfight but were eventually overpowered and fled the scene.
- A total of 67 cows, one donkey, and one sheep were recovered and taken into custody at the Gwarzo Police Division.
- The livestock were formally handed over to their rightful owners on May 7 through district heads and under the supervision of the Local Government Chairman.
- Commissioner Ibrahim Adamu Bakori praised the operatives for their professionalism and urged residents to support security agencies with timely information.
