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NSCDC intercepts rustled cow, arrests two in Kano

Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kano State Command, have intercepted and arrested two suspected cattle rustlers at a mining checkpoint along the Tudun Wada–Kiru Road, Rahama Round, in Kiru Local Government Area of Kano State. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Abdullahi, confirmed the arrest of the suspects in a statement, Read More:…

NSCDC intercepts rustled cow, arrests two in Kano

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kano State has arrested two suspected cattle rustlers. According to the NSCDC, the suspects were intercepted at a mining checkpoint along the Tudun Wada–Kiru Road in Kiru Local Government Area of Kano State.

The suspects, Jamilu Saadu, 45, and Nura Abdullahi, 37, were allegedly transporting a stolen cow in a Sharon Galaxy vehicle with registration number JJN 606 AE. The cow was found tied down and concealed in the rear section of the vehicle.

Two other suspected accomplices escaped, according to the NSCDC's Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Idris Abdullahi, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend them. The arrested suspects and recovered exhibits, including the cow and two machetes, are currently in custody, and an investigation has commenced.

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