Police arrest five for selling meat from dead cattle in Maiduguri
Five people have been arrested in Maiduguri for allegedly selling meat from dead cattle to the public. The suspects were apprehended by the Borno State Police Command’s Crack Squad after receiving credible intelligence. Nahum Daso, the Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the arrests and said the operation was aimed at protecting public health. The Commissioner of Police, Naziru Abdulmajid, has condemned the act and promised further measures to prevent similar incidents.
What happened
- Five suspects, including Modu Umar, Abba Mohammed, Adam Abubakar, Faruq Gambo, and Mada Usman, were arrested for allegedly processing and selling meat from dead cattle.
- The arrests were made by the police Crack Squad following credible intelligence.
- The suspects were allegedly caught with a dead cow carcass intended for distribution in the Morumti area of Maiduguri.
- Nahum Daso stated that investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the operation and identify others involved.
- Naziru Abdulmajid said the police will work with stakeholders to prevent the sale of unwholesome meat and ensure food safety.
