Police, military recover 67 stolen cows in Kano
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TLDR
- Kano State Police Command and Military Joint Task Force recovered 67 cows and other livestock rustled by suspected criminals in Gwarzo Local Government Area.
- The operation followed credible intelligence and involved a gun duel where security forces overpowered the rustlers, forcing them to flee.
- Recovered livestock were returned to their rightful owners, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
In a significant display of inter-agency cooperation, the Kano State Police Command, working in tandem with the Military Joint Task Force operating along the Kano-Katsina border, has successfully recovered 67 cows and other livestock. These animals were allegedly rustled by criminal elements in the Gwarzo Local Government Area and surrounding communities.
Due to the superior firepower and tactical superiority of the joint team, the criminals were forced to abandon the rustled livestock and flee outside the state.
The operation, initiated on Wednesday after receiving credible intelligence, saw operatives from the Gwarzo Police Division and military personnel swiftly mobilized. Upon confronting the suspects, security forces were met with a gun duel. However, the superior firepower and tactical prowess of the joint security team proved decisive, forcing the criminals to abandon their ill-gotten gains and flee the state.
The recovered livestock were formally handed over to their rightful owners on May 7 through the respective district heads under the supervision of the Local Government Chairman.
Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Adamu Bakori commended the gallantry and professionalism of the operatives involved. He reiterated the command's unwavering commitment to combating criminal activities that threaten the peace and livelihoods of residents, particularly in rural areas. The recovered livestock, including 67 cows, one donkey, and one sheep, were formally handed over to their rightful owners on May 7, under the supervision of local district heads and the Local Government Chairman. This successful operation underscores the effectiveness of collaborative security efforts in safeguarding communities and restoring stolen property, while ongoing operations aim to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commended the operatives and the military personnel for what he described as gallantry and professionalism during the operation.
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