LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Plateau State Police Command has said it recovered a total of 77 stolen cows in Wase Local Government Area of the State.
Spokesman for the command, Alabo Alfred, who disclosed this in a statement earlier today, said the cows were earlier stolen from a herder in Bauchi State by criminals and moved to the said LGA of the State where they were discovered.
According to the statement, “On 19 September, we received credible information at the Bashar Police Division that a certain number of cows belonging to one Alhaji Idris Yunusa, the Galadiman Yuli Duguri, had been rustled by unknown criminals on 11 September from Gajin Duguri village, Alkaleri LGA of Bauchi State.
“According to the intelligence report, the cows were rustled from a herder while grazing and moved towards Odare forest of Kampani Zurak village, Wase LGA.
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“On receipt of the information, the Divisional Police Officers, Bashar Division, CSP Atiku Yahaya, immediately led a team of Policemen who in conjunction with some VGN personnel and hunters, intercepted the culprits.
“On sighting the policemen, the culprits fled into the nearby forests. However, 77 cows were recovered and released to the owner. The police have intensified efforts in order to arrest the culprits and ensure that they face the full weight of the law,” the statement read.
The Statement reassured the people of the Commissioner of Police, CP Okoro Alawari’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents of the State as their hunt for criminals remains unwavering.
He further called on residents to be security conscious, report any suspicious activities or persons, and provide useful, timely, and accurate information to help the Police fight crime and criminality in the State.
