{
  "id": 3619189,
  "title": "NSCDC intercepts rustled cow, arrests two in Kano",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/nscdc-intercepts-rustled-cow-arrests-two-in-kano-3619189",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T00:08:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/nscdc-intercepts-rustled-cow-arrests-two-in-kano/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nTwo 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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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "NSCDC arrests two suspected cattle rustlers in Kano",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/nscdc-arrests-two-suspected-cattle-rustlers-in-kano",
        "published": "2026-08-26T11:42:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "NSCDC arrests two suspected cattle rustlers in Kano",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/nscdc-arrests-two-suspected-cattle-rustlers-in-kano-3514709",
        "published": "2026-08-26T13:04:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}