Police repel cattle rustling, neutralise one bandit in Kebbi
Security operatives in Kebbi State have successfully stopped an attempted cattle rustling operation along the Kamba–Kangiwa road in Dandi Local Government Area. During the operation, one suspected bandit was killed while others fled the scene. According to reports, armed men believed to be part of the Lakurawa group attacked a farmhouse and made away with […]
Police arrest suspected cattle rustlers, motorcycle thieves, others in Katsina
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested suspected cattle rustlers, motorcycle thieves and drug dealers in different operations across the state. Police said the arrests were part of renewed efforts to improve security under the leadership of Commissioner Dahiru Muhammad. According to police spokesman SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, officers intercepted a Golf 3 vehicle along […]
Police recover 26 stolen cows in Oyo, arrest two suspects
The Oyo State Police Command has successfully recovered 26 stolen cows and arrested two suspects, identified as Abu Muhammed and Aliu Bello, following a coordinated operation. The arrest took place at Odojaye via Aganyan, Iresadu, as the suspects were attempting to hide the stolen livestock. According to DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, the Police Public Relations Officer, […]
Suspected rustlers cart away 50 cows in Kogi
Suspected cattle rustlers have reportedly stolen about 50 cows from a community in Kogi State, causing fear and anger among residents. The incident is the latest in a series of livestock thefts troubling farmers and herders in the area. Locals say the attack happened swiftly, with the criminals taking advantage of the quiet hours to […]
We will no longer tolerate killing of our people, cows in Plateau’ – Fulani community
The Fulani community in Plateau State has raised concerns over repeated attacks on their people and livestock. They stated firmly that they will no longer tolerate the killing of community members or the rustling of their cows by armed groups. Community leaders appealed to security agencies to take stronger actions against the perpetrators, urging for […]
Police arrest Lakurawa terrorist group member, recover 10 rustled cows in Kebbi
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a suspected member of the Lakurawa terrorist group and recovered 10 of the 68 cows stolen from Sogirma community in Bunza Local Government Area. The suspect, Salihu Umar from Dogon Dutse in Niger Republic, was caught on Tuesday, September 3, 2025, at the Bachaka cattle market. He allegedly […]
Five k!lled, houses razed in fresh Plateau attack
Suspected herdsmen attacked Tim village in Chakfem District, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State on Tuesday evening, August 19, 2025. The violence left five people dead and destroyed 10 thatched homes. Several others were injured during the attack and are now receiving medical care at local hospitals. Security expert Zagazola Makama said early investigations […]
MACBAN alleges 18 cows killed, 130 rustled in Plateau community
The Plateau State branch of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has expressed deep concern over renewed violence targeting herders and their livestock. The group claims that 18 cows belonging to its members were recently gunned down in Howl, a community in Bokkos Local Government Area. The killings reportedly happened within the […]
‘Use cattle or die’ – Terrorists warn Kebbi farmers against modern equipment
Farmers in Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State have received dangerous threats from a terrorist group called Lakurawa. The group told them to stop using modern farming machines and go back to using cattle or they would be killed. Reports from security expert Zagazola Makama say the terrorists made it clear that anyone seen […]
Bandits kill several, rustle cattle in coordinated attacks on three Katsina communities
Armed bandits attacked three communities in Katsina State on Monday night, killing several people and stealing a large number of cattle. The affected villages—Kunduru, Kirtawa, and Farfaru—were raided in a well-coordinated assault. A security expert, Bakatsine, first reported the attack on his X (Twitter) handle. Another analyst, Zagazola Makama, confirmed the incident and described the […]