Nigeria: Police arrest two for cattle rustling, bribery attempt

Police in Nigeria's Bauchi State have apprehended two individuals in the Alkaleri Local Government Area on charges of cattle rustling and attempting to bribe law enforcement officials. The suspects were found in possession of stolen livestock and offered a substantial sum to obstruct the investigation.

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operatives recovered three of the rustled cattle and intercepted the alleged bribe money.

According to SP Nafiu Habib, the Police Public Relations Officer for Bauchi State, operatives recovered three rustled cattle. The suspects were arrested on August 7, following a report lodged on August 6 by residents of Yalo Village who claimed 103 cattle were stolen from Yankari Forest in July. The police traced the cattle's movement to Mararaban Liman Katagum, where the victims identified three of the animals.

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During interrogation, Idris allegedly told the police that his master, identified as Alaba, had sent him to the market to sell the stolen cattle.

The investigation took a significant turn when a relative of one of the victims informed detectives that a man identified as Alaba had allegedly sent N400,000 to compromise the case. Police successfully intercepted and recovered the bribe money. The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has ordered the case transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further inquiry. Efforts are ongoing to arrest Alaba, while the two detained suspects will face charges upon the conclusion of the investigation. The police urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.

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the police intercepted and recovered the N400,000, which has been registered as an exhibit.