Police arrest suspected Animals rustler in Jigawa

By Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse

The Jigawa state police command succeeded in arrest of suspected Animals rustler in Musaram Kanawa village area of Kaugama local government Jigawa state.

The arrest was announced in a statement signed by the command’s spokes person, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam and made it available to news men in Dutse the state capital.

The statement explained that, on 05/07/2023 at about 0500hrs, info at command’s disposal has it that, on the same date at about 0300hrs, hoodlums trespassed into the house of one Sale Rabiu ‘m’ of Garin Bukar village, Kaugama LGA and made away with his bull valued seven hundred thousand nairas (#700,000.00k).

Following a tip-off, a team of Policemen from Kaugama Divisional Headquarters raided the house of one Dan Jumai Alasan ‘m’ age 35yrs of Musaram Kanawa village, Kaugama LGA.

According to the statement, when the search was conducted, three (3) cows, sixteen (16) sheep, thirteen (13) goats, two (2) motor vehicles, and spare parts, strongly suspected to be stolen were recovered.

“On interrogation, the suspect mentioned four (4) persons now at large, who are responsible for the theft, while his role is to keep and disposed of the said stolen animals at various markets by using the two motor vehicles found in his possession”, the statement said.

All effort to arrest the fleeing suspects is in top gear, meaning that the suspect currently in police custody will be charged in court as soon as the investigation is concluded.

The Commissioner of Police, Jigawa State Police Command, CP Effiom Emmanuel Ekot, commended the effort of Policemen attached to the Kaugama Division for a job weldon and dedication to their duty. He assures the public of the command’s readiness in ensuring the safety and security of law-abiding citizens and urged them to report any suspicious activities to the nearest Police Station for prompt action.