Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kano State Command, have intercepted and arrested two suspected cattle rustlers at a mining checkpoint along the Tudun Wada–Kiru Road, Rahama Round, in Kiru Local Government Area of Kano State.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Abdullahi, confirmed the arrest of the suspects in a statement, on Wednesday.
“The suspects, Jamilu Sa’adu, 45, and Nura Abdullahi, 37, were apprehended in the early hours of Tuesday at about 0300hrs while conveying a suspected rustled cow in a Sharon Galaxy vehicle with registration number JJN 606 AE,” the statement said.
According to the statement, the operatives, while carrying out their statutory duty at the checkpoint, intercepted the vehicle and discovered that the cow had been tied down and concealed in the rear section of the vehicle.
“Two other suspected accomplices, believed to be the principal suspects, took to their heels upon sighting the operatives and are currently at large. Efforts are underway to apprehend them,” the statement said.
It added that the arrested suspects and the recovered exhibits, a cow and two machetes, are currently in custody, while a thorough investigation has commenced to establish the full circumstances surrounding the alleged cattle rustling and identify the owner of the animal.
The Command assured members of the public that, upon conclusion of the investigation, the suspects would be charged to court and prosecuted accordingly.
“The NSCDC Kano State Command remains committed to protecting lives and property and combating all forms of criminal activities across the state.
Members of the public are encouraged to continue to support security agencies with credible and timely information,” the statement added.