KATSINA POLICE COMMAND RECOVERED 117 RUSTLED DOMESTIC ANIMALS
Katsina State Police Command recently recovered no fewer than 117 rustled domestic animals after a joint security operation foiled a theft attempt by suspected bandits in Charanchi Local Government Area of the State
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, in a Statement issued said the operation followed credible intelligence that armed bandits attacked Saburu and Billiri villages on Tuesday and rustled several domestic animals.
According to him, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Charanchi swiftly mobilised tactical police operatives in collaboration with the military and the Katsina State Community Watch Corps (KSCWC) to pursue the fleeing suspects.
Speaking further, he said a joint security team strategically blocked the bandits’ escape routes, leading to a fierce gun battle.
“The superior firepower and coordinated efforts of the operatives forced the bandits to abandon the stolen livestock and flee into the surrounding bush,” Sadiq-Aliyu said.
However, the security personnel recovered 43 cows and 74 sheep, bringing the total number of rescued animals to 117. He added that efforts were ongoing to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects.
Responding, the Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Umar-Fage, praised the collaboration among the police, the military and the Katsina State Community Watch Corps, describing the synergy as instrumental to the success of the operation.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across Katsina State and urged residents to continue supporting security agencies by providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities.
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