NSCDC Intercepts Suspected Rustled Cow, Arrests Two in Kano

Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kano State Command, have arrested two suspected cattle rustlers at a mining checkpoint along the Tudun Wada–Kiru Road in Kiru Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Abdullahi, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Wednesday. According to the statement, the suspects, identified as 45-year-old Jamilu Sa’adu and 37-year-old Nura Abdullahi, were apprehended around 3am on Tuesday while allegedly transporting a rustled cow in a Sharon Galaxy vehicle. The operatives reportedly intercepted the vehicle during a routine operation at the checkpoint and discovered the cow tied down and concealed in the rear section of the vehicle.

The NSCDC said the arrest formed part of its efforts to protect lives and property and combat criminal activities across Kano State. The Command also encouraged members of the public to support security agencies by providing credible and timely information that could assist in preventing and investigating crimes. The suspects and the recovered cow have reportedly been taken into custody as investigations continue into the alleged cattle rustling and the circumstances surrounding the movement of the animal. The development comes as security agencies continue efforts to tackle cattle theft and other criminal activities across communities in the state.

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