Police recover 15 cows stolen by bandits in Zamfara attack
The Zamfara State Police Command has successfully recovered 15 cows stolen by bandits during an early morning raid on a community in Gusau Local Government Area. The attack occurred around 1:30 am on February 15 when armed assailants invaded Gidan Kwagiri village in Damba District, seizing livestock from local residents. Following the report, the Divisional […]
One feared dead, another injured in Yobe as assailants attack herders
At least one person has died and another was injured after unknown assailants attacked two men in Damagum Local Government Area of Yobe State. The incident occurred on February 8 during an attempt by the men, Adamu Joldi Dajjo, 25, and Yuse Buba, 20, to steal two rams from the bush area of Abakire Village. […]
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 […]
Bandits defy peace deal, attack Katsina villages, kill one
Bandits have carried out fresh attacks on Madattai and Gaba-Lafiya villages in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State. The assault left one person dead and saw livestock stolen from residents. Security analyst Bakatsine shared details of the incident on X late Tuesday night, confirming that the attacks happened the previous Tuesday. The violence took […]
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 […]