In an effort to clamp down on cattle rustlers, the Jigawa Police Command has arrested a notorious cattle rustler and recovered three cows suspected to have been stolen in the Kiyawa local government area of the state.
The police said it received a complaint at the Kiyawa Police Division about the activities of the rustlers who stole three cows valued at N1.35 million.
In a statement by the Command’s spokesperson, Shi’isu Adam Lawan, the police launched a manhunt on the suspected rustlers and recovered the cows.
“On November 13, at about 0800hrs, one Umar Musa, male, age 20, and Idris Ismail, age 30 years all of Malamawa village, kiyawa LGA, jointly lodged a direct complaint at Kiyawa Divisional Police headquarters that, on the same date at about 0300hrs unknown thieves criminally conspired and trespassed into their houses and stole away three cows worth one million one hundred and fifty thousand naira (₦1,150,000.00k).”
According to Adam, operatives from Kiyawa swung into action and recovered the cows at the residence of one Muktari Ibrahim of Sabuwar Unguwa Kiyawa, who confessed to having received the stolen cows from another suspect, now at large.
“Following a tip-off, the stolen three cows were traced and recovered in the house of one Muktari Ibrahim ‘m’ age 23 of Sabuwar Unguwa, Kiyawa LGA. When questioned, the said Muktari disclosed that he had received the cows from one Yusuf, who is now at large”, he added.
According to the statement, the stolen cows had since been released on bond to the rightful owners while investigation is on to arrest the fleeing suspect, adding that the suspects would be charged to court pending completion of the investigation
Yawale Adamu is an investigative reporter driven by a passion for accountability and purposeful leadership.
He specializes in crafting compelling stories in both English and Hausa, with a focus on amplifying the voices of marginalized and underreported communities, offering hope and advocating for justice through his reportage.
Experience
With over a decade of experience, Yawale has produced numerous investigative stories that uncovered corruption, abuse of power, and mismanagement of public funds. From 2012 to 2022, he also served as a newscaster and translator at BRC FM Misau.
Awards
Yawale was honored as the Best Reporter of the Year at BRC FM Misau for the 2012–2013 period, reflecting his dedication and impact in the field of journalism.
