Police recover 39 stolen cows after repelling attack in Kaduna
Armed Men Attack Kaduna Village, Injuring One and Stealing Livestock
KADUNA, Nigeria — Armed individuals attacked a village in Kaduna early Sunday morning, stealing cattle and injuring a local resident. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. on November 7, according to Police Public Relations Officer DSP Mansir Hassan.
During the invasion, the assailants stole cows belonging to three Fulani herders and shot a 25-year-old man named Abubakar in both legs. A distress call regarding the attack was received by the Divisional Police Officer of Rigachikun Division from Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, a resident of the affected area, at approximately 5 a.m.
In response to the report, a combined force of police operatives, local vigilantes, and community members rapidly mobilized to pursue the suspects. They engaged in a gunfight with the assailants in the surrounding bush, as detailed by Hassan.
The suspected cattle rustlers abandoned 39 cows during their escape, fleeing with gunshot wounds. Meanwhile, the injured victim was transported to Shika Teaching Hospital, where he is currently recovering.
The recovered cattle have since been returned to their rightful owners. Commissioner of Police CP Muhammad Rabiu commended the bravery of the officers involved and acknowledged the support from the community in assisting security efforts. He further assured residents that the police command remains committed to addressing cattle rustling and other criminal activities throughout the state.
