Police recover 77 stolen cows in Plateau
By James Abraham
The Plateau State Police Command on Wednesday said it
recovered a total of 77 stolen cows in the state.
The Spokesman for the command, Alabo Alfred, who disclosed
this in a statement on Wednesday, said the cows were stolen from a herder in
Bauchi State by criminals and moved to Wase Local Government Area of Plateau
State before they were recovered by the police
According to the statement, “On 19/09/2023, 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 11/9/2023 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 Local Government Area.
“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 reassured the people of Plateau State 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.
The police boss called on the 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.
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