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  • 3 people killed by suspected cattle rustlers in Kaduna

    The Kaduna State Police Command, on Tuesday said that three people were killed and four others injured by suspected cattle rustlers in Kurega village in Chikun Local Government areas which shares boundary with Birnin Gawri local government in Kaduna State
    The Command’s  Public Relations Officer, ASP Muhktar Aliyu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),  that the incident happened Tuesday afternoon around 2:00pm.
    He said that the criminals carted away some cows after the attack, but added that the police were on the trail of the rustlers.
    “So far no arrest has been made, but we are doing everything humanly possible to arrest the suspects and recover the stolen cows.
    “Based on the  report the suspects are cattle rustlers, so the issue of eight people killed is not true, only three  people were killed and four injured,” he said
    Aliyu appealed to residents of the area with  useful information that would lead to the arrest of the suspects to volunteer such information to the police.
     The PPRO said that the police remain committed to protecting lives and properties of every citizen. (NAN)

  • Six cattle rustlers nabbed while sharing meat in forest

    A military patrol team from the 20 Mechanised Battalion, Serti operating in Mambilla, Taraba State, on yesterday  paraded six suspected cattle rustlers nabbed while cow sharing meat in Nyogor forest.

    According to Lt. Col. Sani Adamu, the Commanding Officer of the Battalion, 30 cows were also recovered from the suspects who were paraded at Mayo-Ndaga, near Gembu, in Sardauna council area.

    The suspects, all men, included Hammanjulde Yahya, 50, Umaru Yahya, 40, Paul Samuel, 35, Juli Adamu, 30, Ibrahim Yusufa, 27, and Usumanu Buba, 25.

    He explained that the soldiers were patrolling the trouble area, where several people were killed and hundreds of cows stolen in early March, 2018 when they got hint that the suspects were in the forest.

  • Police recover assorted weapons from 22 suspected criminals in Niger

    No fewer than 22 criminals including armed robbers, kidnappers, cattle rustlers were yesterday paraded by the police in Niger State.

    Recovered from the suspects were three AK49 rifles, ten AK47 rifles, 20 pump action rifles, two double-barreled gun, 20 locally made guns,one locally-made revolver pistol using AK47 ammunition,184 AK47 ammunition, one  Peugeot 407 saloon car stolen from a member of the, Federal House of Representatives.

    Parading the suspects at Sabon Wuse, Niger State, the Force Public Relations Officers, Jimoh Moshood disclosed that the suspects were arrested in various parts of Niger, Kaduna, Nasarawa and Zamfara ‘’for kidnapping, armed robbery, murder, car snatching, cattle rustling and unlawful possession of prohibited firearms.’’

  • Troops arrest armed bandits, cattle rustler

    Troops arrest armed bandits, cattle rustler

    Troops of the Nigerian Army, 1 Division together with men of Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested two illegal arm dealers and some cattle rustlers operating in the Northwest zone of the country.

    According to a statement by the Director of Public Relations, Nigerian Army, Brig. General Sani Usman, the illegal arm dealers were arrested while on “business trip” to supply arms to bandits operating along Funtua-Gusau road in Zamfara state.

    The statement which was made available to news men last night reads” On Sunday 24th September 2017 at about 2.00pm, troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army in conjunction with elements of Department of State Services trailed and arrested 2 illegal arms dealers; Abdulkarim Jibrin and Suleiman along Funtua-Gusau road in Zamfara State.

    “They were caught driving a Golf Volkswagen car with registration number AWE-534-AA (Nasarawa) containing 1,479 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition. Preliminary investigation shows that on their way to deliver the ammunition to armed bandits.

    “The suspects are in Department of State Services custody. In a related development, troops of 1 Brigade, 1 Division Nigerian Army, deployed at Rabah Local Government Area, Sokoto State, also on Sunday 24th September 2017, at about 1.00pm arrested suspected cattle rustler, Abdullahi Jummo Nakogiwo at Dalingen in Rabah Local Government Area (LGA).

    “Similarly, troops deployed at Dangulbi, Maru LGA, Zamfara State, on routine patrol apprehended 3 armed bandits at Gobirawan Chali. The team recovered 1 AK-47 rifle magazine, 40 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, the sum of N45, 500, Nokia mobile telephone handset battery and 3 Airtel SIM cards.

    “The suspects have been handed over to the Nigeria Police.”

  • Shiroro LG engages 100 vigilantes to combat cattle rustling

    Shiroro LG engages 100 vigilantes to combat cattle rustling

    The Shiroro Local Government of Niger has engaged the services of 100 vigilantes to complement the efforts of security agencies in flushing out cattle rustlers in the area.

    The Vice Chairman of the council, Alhaji Ahmed Kuta, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kuta, headquarters of the local government, on Wednesday.

    Kuta said that the residents of El-Kurebe, Alawu, Paki, Katu and Bassa wards in the area were mostly affected by activities of cattle rustlers.

    He said the council in collaboration with security agencies had recovered and identified the rightful owners of over 1000 cows recovered from the rustlers.

    He lauded the efforts of the security personnel deployed in the area and called on residents to volunteer information that would lead to the arrest and prosecution of all persons indulging in criminal activities.

    The vice chairman said the council would continue to support security agencies in their efforts to maintain law and order in the area.

    He appealed to traditional rulers to provide information about criminals in their domains to the nearest security outfits for prompt action.

    “Security matters should not be left in the hands of security personnel alone,” Kuta said.

  • Police search Niger for cattle rustlers, kidnappers

    A detachment of riot policemen has been deployed in Shiroro Local Government of Niger State to contain cattle rustlers and kidnappers, it was learnt yesterday.

    Commissioner of Police Zubairu Muazu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna that the deployment was part of measures to guarantee the people’s safety. He urged the policemen to exhibit professionalism.

    “You must ensure implementation of the operational order designed to end cattle rustling, kidnapping and any security threat in Shiroro and the state.

    “I urge you to demonstrate high sense of professionalism that will pave the way for peaceful co-existence to enable residents move on with their legitimate businesses,” he said.

    Muazu added that the officers must be civil and courteous in dealing with residents and in protecting life and property.

    “People should go about their legitimate businesses as sensitive security measures have been put in place against any form of threat to their lives,” he said

  • Army destroy bandits’ camps in Zamfara

    Army destroy bandits’ camps in Zamfara

    Troops of the Nigerian Army have destroyed camps belonging to cattle rustlers and bandits’ in Zamfara.

    This is contained in a statement issued by Col. Sani Kukasheka Usman, the Acting Director, Army Public Relations on Tuesday in Abuja.

    Kukasheka said that Troops of 1 Division of Nigerian Army involved in anti-cattle rustling and anti-banditry operations on Aug. 1, carried out clearance operations on suspected bandits’ hideouts in some forests in Zamfara State.

    He said the troops carried out raids at Batara and Ajah forests in Birnin Magaji and Gusau Local Government Areas of the state.

    “Although the armed bandits fled the camps, the troops destroyed the camps, recovered 3 motorcycles and 2 cell phones,’’ It said.

    He said the troops further raided Rimawa forest in Gusau Local Government Area where they arrested 2 wanted armed bandits – Aliyu Abubakar and Umar Ibrahim.

    Kukasheka also said that in Bini village forest, Maru Local Government, the troops had arrested a notorious and wanted armed bandits collaborator, Umar Dan Bilbili.

  • Troops kill cattle rustlers in Zamfara

    Soldiers from 1 Division, Nigerian Army, have killed two notorious cattle rustlers suspected to have killed seven persons in Bungundu local government area of Zamfara State.

    The Army Director of Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, said the action was to intensify clearance operations against cattle rustlers and armed bandits in Kaduna and Zamfara States.

    Usman said the troops also arrested five armed bandits earlier declared wanted by army authorities and recovered arms and ammunitions from them.

    “The troops also conducted a clearance operation in Kuduru, Birnin Gwari local government area of Kaduna State where they arrested five cattle rustlers, recovered arms and ammunitions and then destroyed the armed bandits’ camps,” he stated.

  • Ganduje grants amnesty to 39 Cattle Rustlers

    Ganduje grants amnesty to 39 Cattle Rustlers

    Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has pardoned 39 cattle rustlers who surrendered in their arms and denounced crime and criminal activities.

    Speaking during the ceremony held at Gomo forest in Sumaila Local Government Area, Ganduje expressed happiness over the decision of the former cattle rustlers to repent from their evil ways, noting that the development has brought succour to the people of Sumaila and Doguwa Local Government Area.

    The Governor, however, regretted that before now, the criminals engaged in rape, armed robbery, drug peddling and killings of innocent citizens within the area, a situation which he said almost paralyzed economic activities.

    Governor Ganduje who in December last year promised to grant amnesty to repented cattle rustlers also revealed that plans have been concluded to empower the repented rustlers and reintegrate them back into the society.

    He, however, commended the state Commissioner of Police, Alhaji Muhammad Musa Katsina and other security chiefs in the state for their concerted efforts in the fight against cattle rustling, while promising to continue to give his support in the fight against crime in the state.

    Also speaking, the state Commissioner of Police, Katsina said a total number of 253 bandits were arrested, 4000 cattle and 1003 goats and sheep, 11 Camels, 19 Donkeys, nine Chickens, four dogs were recovered from the rustlers in the last five months.

    According to him, police also gunned down 11 cattle rustlers during gun battle, while 357 assorted riffles including AK 47, pump action, Dane guns, pistols, double barrel, bow and arrows, spears, locally made bullets proofs, security uniforms, cudgels were seized from the bandits.

    “The uniqueness in today’s occasion is not about parading suspects caught in the act, but is about receiving total number of 39 repented persons who until now, were among those responsible for the spate of cattle rustling, kidnapping,  and other heinous crimes within and around Falgore forest,” he added.

  • Ganduje to cattle rustlers: Repent and get amnesty

    Ganduje to cattle rustlers: Repent and get amnesty

    Kano state government has announced that it would grant amnesty to cattle rustlers who voluntarily declared their arms and expressed sincere remorse in the state.

    The governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who made this known while inspecting cattle and other property recovered from rustlers and paraded at Kwanar Dawaki, by the state Police Command, declared that he had set up a committee to consider granting amnesty to repentant rustlers who are ready to assist government in arresting other rustlers.

    “Information available to us indicates that cattle rustlers are no longer at ease with their illegal trade as a result of the pressure mounted against them by security agents. That is why we considered amnesty for those who will surrender their arms so that they can be re-integrated into the society,” he said.

    “We will train them on skills acquisition programmes and give them jobs in exchange for information that will lead to the arrest of other rustlers in order to bring the problem to an end,” he stressed.

    Dr. Ganduje said his government expressed appreciation to the army, the police and vigilante groups for their efforts in flushing out criminals from Falgore and other forests in the state, expressing the hope that Fulani herdsmen and local communities would continue to cooperate with the security men to attain maximum success in their work.

    The State Commissioner of Police, Alh. Muhammad Musa Katsina, who briefed the governor, explained that in their recent raid at Falgore forest, the security personnel arrested about 70 suspects and recovered 524 cows, 11 camels, 134 sheep and goats, six donkeys as well as chickens.

    He further disclosed that they confiscated over 70 tones of illicit drugs worth N500 million, adding that one of the drug barons showed apprehension and voluntarily handed over about 30 tones to Police.