Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation Golden Peace, have intercepted rustled livestock and arrested three suspected cattle rustlers in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State.
The Acting Spokesperson of the Brigade, Captain Oni Olubodunde, disclosed this in a statement.
According to the statement, the arrest was made possible following an intelligence report.
“Acting on intelligence, the soldiers apprehended the suspects—Sabiu Lawal, Haruna Ayuba, and Yusuf Mukawo, all from Kampanin Zurak, Plateau State—on January 27, 2025, at Namnai village in Gassol Local Government Area,” the statement read.
The suspects were allegedly caught in possession of 174 cows and 57 sheep, reportedly stolen from border villages between Plateau and Taraba States.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the rustled animals were being transported to Cameroon through Karamati in Gashaka Local Government Area.
Authorities are currently collaborating with local community leaders to identify the rightful owners and ensure the safe return of the livestock.
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