Cows rustled 7 months ago recovered at Jos abattoir
Cattle reportedly stolen between July and December last year from various communities in the Barkin Ladi and Mangu Local Government Areas of Plateau State have been recovered at the Bukuru abattoir in Jos South LGA. According to the owners, the recovered livestock were among hundreds rustled by gunmen at various locations over the past several […]
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Cattle reportedly stolen between July and December last year from various communities in the Barkin Ladi and Mangu Local Government Areas of Plateau State have been recovered at the Bukuru abattoir in Jos South LGA.
According to the owners, the recovered livestock were among hundreds rustled by gunmen at various locations over the past several months.
Ahmed Mu’azu, Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Jos South LGA, said the stolen cattle were initially identified at the Bukuru abattoir.
He noted that this discovery led investigators to an abandoned building in the area where additional animals were being held.
“We have discovered a syndicate involved in rustling. They steal the cattle, move them to the city, and sell them to butchers. We identified many cattle already with butchers at the abattoir. Arresting one butcher led to the discovery of many more in a building nearby. Most of the animals found were rustled from Mangu, Jos East, and Jos South,” the chairman said.
Jafaru Lamido, one of the victims, described the recovery as a significant success.
“My cattle were taken on July 16, 2025, from Jos East LGA. Four were rustled, and I have identified one among those recovered,” he said.
Another owner, Adamu Lamido, recounted how gunmen stormed his residence on the night of December 27, 2025, to steal his herd.
He expressed his appreciation to security forces and MACBAN for their successful recovery efforts.
The MACBAN chairman condemned the “incessant” cattle rustling in the region and urged security agencies to intensify operations to recover thousands of other animals still missing.