Four arrested in Adamawa for rustling
babagana jidda
11 july, 2023
The Nigeria Police has arrested four people for alleged cattle rustling.
The spokesperson of Adamawa State Police Command who worked in collaboration with local hunters and conducted intensive surveillance at Amtasa village in central Adamawa’s Hong Local Government Area, Mr Suleiman Nguroje said
the four allegedly stole 73 cows and 346 sheep.
“The suspects during interrogation confessed to participating in cattle rustling and kidnapping activities, particularly in areas of Zumo/Maigero villages in Song, part of Gombi, and Maiha local government areas, and the Republic of Cameroon,” Nguroje said.
The suspects were identified in the statement as Dahiru Bashir, 22, of Kesure Village, Song LGA; Tukur Salisu, 19, of Filindi, also in Song LGA; Muhammed Bello, 21, of Sigire, Song; and Babangida Ibrahim, 18, of Sigire, Song.
According to Nguroje the quartet was apprehended while on their way to deliver rustled cattle to people they had previously contacted to receive them.
The suspects were found with two AK-47 rifles, 73 cows, and 346 sheep.
“The CP also directed that the matter be investigated discreetly and that all those involved be prosecuted,” the statement affirmed.
