Crime
Jigawa Police Arrest Cross-Border Cattle Rustler
Jigawa police arrest 21-year-old Niger Republic suspect after intercepting eight stolen cows in a cross-border rustling attempt.
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old suspect, Muhammad Abdullahi, from Niger Republic for allegedly smuggling eight stolen cows across the border.
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The arrest was confirmed on Sunday, December 1, 2025, in Dutse, the state capital, by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam.
SP Adam stated that Abdullahi was intercepted at Matoya village in Maigatari Local Government Area at around 10:30 a.m. on November 29, 2025, acting on tips from vigilant community members.
The recovered livestock are now held in custody for identification and return to their owners.
“The swift action of the men of the command demonstrates the power of community-police collaboration in tackling rustling, which threatens our herders’ livelihoods,” Adam said, adding that investigations are ongoing to apprehend Abdullahi’s accomplice and ensure full justice.
The recent arrest follows a similar operation last month, when police recovered six stolen cows from a 25-year-old suspected rustler in Birnin Kudu LGA, disrupting a potential criminal syndicate.
In a separate operation the same day, Taura Division officers arrested 27-year-old Adamu Yahaya from Kwalam town for vandalism.
Adam revealed that Yahaya was found at a hideout with three sacks of electric wires ripped from government power lines, with preliminary investigations suggesting he conspired with others to sabotage state infrastructure.
Commissioner of Police for Jigawa State commended the professionalism of the officers and the active participation of residents.
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The police command reiterated its commitment to combating crimes such as cattle rustling and vandalism, urging communities to continue providing timely intelligence to maintain security across the state.
Police dismiss officers Anthony Obodo case has been confirmed as the Rivers State Police Command dismissed three of its officers linked to the killing of a 22-year-old University of Port Harcourt graduate, Anthony Obodo.
The State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, disclosed this on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, while parading the three officers before journalists in Port Harcourt.
According to the command, the officers were linked to the incident that occurred last Thursday along Ada George in Port Harcourt, where Obodo was shot dead.
A member of the team, an inspector who fled after the shooting, has been declared a deserter.
CP Adepoju stated that the three arrested officers were subjected to an orderly room trial. Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of their culpability, they have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court.
“I am here to provide updates on some serious incidents recently recorded in the state, including the investigation into the death of one Anthony A. Obodo… Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of the culpability of the officers involved… the officers being paraded today have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court,” Adepoju said.
The commissioner noted that he understood the concerns of Obodo’s family and members of the public, adding that the Command has taken appropriate disciplinary action against the police personnel involved.
Obodo, a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt who was reportedly awaiting his NYSC call-up letter, was shot during a police pursuit.
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