{
  "id": 18962735,
  "title": "Police Repel Rustlers, Recover 39 Cattle in Kaduna",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/police-repel-rustlers-recover-39-cattle-in-kaduna",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T13:19:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/police-repel-rustlers-recover-39-cattle-in-kaduna/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kaduna State Police Command thwarted an attack by suspected cattle rustlers and reclaimed 39 stolen cattle in Illa Village, situated in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna. The incident took place around 4 a.m. on Saturday when armed men stormed the village and absconded cows belonging to three Fulani herders. Among the assailants was a 25-year-old man, identified as Abubakar, who sustained gunshot wounds to both of his legs.\n\nDSP Mansir Hassan, the Police Public Relations Officer, disclosed this information in a statement released on Sunday. He reported that the Divisional Police Officer of Rigachikun received an urgent call from Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar at approximately 5 a.m., informing him of the incident. In response, a combined team comprising police operatives, local vigilantes, and residents was deployed. The team tracked down the suspects into the forest, engaging them in a shootout that led to their abandonment of the stolen cattle and a retreat into the bush while sustaining gunshot injuries.\n\nDuring the clash, eight rounds of ammunition were expended. The injured victim was promptly transported to Shika Teaching Hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment. The recovered cattle have been returned to their rightful owners, as stated in the statement. The Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Rabiu, lauded the prompt actions of the police operatives and the community members for their swift response and cooperation. He also assured the residents that the command would continue its efforts to combat cattle rustling and other criminal activities throughout the state.",
  "summary": "The Kaduna State Police Command has repelled an attack by suspected cattle rustlers and recovered 39 stolen cattle in Illa Village, Igabi Local Government Area of the state. The command said the incident occurred at about 4am on Saturday when armed men invaded the village and rustled cows belonging to three Fulani herders. A 25-year-old […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}