Police and vigilantes recover 245 stolen cattle in Kaduna
Three cattle rearers and several guards were tied up as bandits raided a Fulani settlement in Kaduna. DSP Mansir Hassan said the police, in partnership with local vigilantes, responded quickly to recover the stolen cattle. The operations took place after coordinated interventions in Igabi and Kudan Local Government Areas. Rabiu Muhammad, the state Commissioner of Police, praised the collaboration between security agencies and communities.
What happened
- The Kaduna State Police Command and local vigilantes foiled two cattle-rustling and kidnapping attempts, recovering 245 cattle.
- The operations were carried out on May 31 after police, vigilantes, and community members intervened.
- Bandits invaded Rubu Village in Igabi LGA, tying up cattle rearers and guards before fleeing with cattle.
- The joint team recovered over 200 cattle in Igabi and 45 more in Hunkuyi after armed confrontations with the bandits.
- Rabiu Muhammad commended the teamwork and urged residents to support security agencies with timely information.
