Suspected cattle rustlers arrested in Jigawa
Operatives of the Jigawa State Police Command have arrested nine suspected cattle rustlers and recovered four cows, two goats, and two vehicles during coordinated operations across Hadejia and Auyo local government areas. The suspects, aged between 20 and 45, were apprehended on September 30, 2025, following intelligence-led raids carried out by personnel of the Hadejia […]
Operatives of the Jigawa State Police Command have arrested nine suspected cattle rustlers and recovered four cows, two goats, and two vehicles during coordinated operations across Hadejia and Auyo local government areas.
The suspects, aged between 20 and 45, were apprehended on September 30, 2025, following intelligence-led raids carried out by personnel of the Hadejia ‘A’ Division and Auyo Division.
Police spokesperson, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, said the suspects were intercepted at an uncompleted building in Kantin Waje Quarters, Hadejia, and at Kogin Dole near Wailari Village in Auyo.
Recovered from the suspects were a tinted-glass Golf wagon and a Volkswagen bus with registration number UBJ 835 XX, along with the stolen livestock.
One of the cows was identified by its rightful owner, Muhammad Sani of Harbo Sabuwa Village in Miga Local Government Area, who had earlier reported the theft to the police.
Commending the officers for their swift response, the Commissioner of Police reiterated the command’s commitment to eradicating cattle rustling and other criminal activities across the state.
He assured that the suspects would be charged to court after investigations are concluded and urged residents, especially livestock owners, to continue providing credible information to support security efforts in Jigawa State.