Bauchi police arrest suspected cattle rustler, recover six stolen cows

The Bauchi State Police Command has apprehended a 20-year-old suspect in connection with cattle rustling and recovered six cows that were allegedly stolen. The incident occurred in the Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of the state.

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On 29th July, 2026, a report was received at Bununu Division from a male complainant, resident of Nasarawa Village via Lim Ward, that six of his cows were rustled by unknown persons at his residence in the early hours of the same date.

According to a statement by the command's spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, the report was received on July 29, 2026, at the Bununu Divisional Police Headquarters. A resident of Nasarawa Village reported that six of his cows had been stolen from his residence in the early hours of that day. Following the report, a joint team of police operatives and local security personnel, Danga Security, was mobilized to the area.

The team tracked the footprints of the stolen cattle towards the Dull axis, intensifying search and surveillance efforts. This operation led to the arrest of Musa Abdullahi, 20, who became the prime suspect. During interrogation, Abdullahi confessed to rustling the six cows, and all the animals were recovered in his possession.

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In the course of the operation, one Musa Abdullahi, male, 20 years old, was reasonably suspected. The intelligence-led operation led to his prompt arrest, and he was taken into custody for interrogation.

The police command stated that the case is currently under investigation at the division and will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Bauchi for further investigation and subsequent prosecution. The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the swift response and collaboration with local security personnel, urging residents to continue providing credible information to aid crime prevention and detection across the state.

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During interrogation, the suspect confessed to having rustled the said cows. Consequently, all six cows were recovered in his possession.