Police nab suspect, recover stolen cows, vehicle in Kebbi From Jamil Gulma, Kebbi
Police nab suspect, recover stolen cows, vehicle in Kebbi
From Jamil Gulma,
Kebbi
The Kebbi State Police Command has achieved another breakthrough in its relentless fight against banditry, kidnapping, and cattle rustling, with the arrest of a suspect and recovery of stolen livestock during a late-night operation in Suru Local Government Area.
The operation, carried out on 27th August, 2027, at about 11:00 p.m., followed actionable intelligence that led officers of the Divisional Police Headquarters, Suru, to intercept Basiru Abdullahi of Suru District with the suspected rustled animals.
During interrogation, Abdullahi confessed to conspiring with Garba Chairman Datti of Suru, Ja’e Ango, and two other accomplices currently at large, to rustle three cows belonging to Sarkin Fulani Usman of Suru.
He further admitted that the stolen cows were sold for ₦500,000 to Safiyanu Aliyu of Jega town and Naziru Danmanu, who is also on the run.
A green Toyota vehicle with registration number Naija-Minna 708XB, allegedly used during the operation, was equally recovered.
The case has since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Birnin Kebbi, for further investigation, with efforts ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects and ensure their prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Bello M. Sani, commended the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Suru and his team for their professionalism, quick response, and intelligence-driven approach.
He urged officers of the Command to sustain the momentum, while assuring members of the public of the police’s commitment to dismantling criminal networks operating within the state.
The CP reaffirmed that the Command would continue its aggressive campaign against violent crimes, particularly cattle rustling, which has been a persistent menace.
CP Bello also appealed to residents of Kebbi State to remain vigilant and to support the police and other security agencies with credible and timely information that could aid swift responses to criminal activities.
