Police arrest 2 kidnappers, recover 64 livestock in Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command, on Monday said it has arrested two cattle rustlers who were also engage in kidnapping in Buruku village, Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Abdulrrahaman made the disclosure at a press briefing in Kaduna, saying a combined team of police and Vigilante arrested […]

The Kaduna State Police Command, on Monday said it has arrested two cattle rustlers who were also engage in kidnapping in Buruku village, Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of the state.

The Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Abdulrrahaman made the disclosure at a press briefing in Kaduna, saying a combined team of police and Vigilante arrested the suspects after gun a shootout at Buruku forest.

He said the bandits fled abandoning 55 cows and nine sheep. “The Police however arrested two suspects.

“At present, 12 of the recovered cattle have been identified by the following rightful owners, Buhari Mohammed from Buruku identified six cows, while Mustapha Lawal from Mando identified two cows and Hassan Umar from Mai-Daro, four cows.

He said the remaining 43 cows and 9 sheep are with the police awaiting the rightful owners.

The CP said members of the public whose animals have been rustled recently should come forward with proof of ownership.

Abdulrrahaman also said the case of culpable homicide of a commercial motorcycle rider in Kafanchan had no religious undertones.

“This issue is capable of causing reprisal attacks in the state, for those who care to know, the issue is not a religious issue, it is a criminal issue.

Abdulrrahaman also disclosed that the command would invite leaders of all political parties and candidates to a meeting, where they will sign a peace accord ahead of the general election. (NAN)