The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested four suspects for alleged cattle rustling and motor vehicle theft in Hadejia Local Government Area of the state.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Shi’isu Adam, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Dutse, the state capital.
According to him, operatives attached to the Hadejia Area Command, working with local vigilantes known as Yanbulala, arrested one Isah Muhammad, 47, of Kirakasamma LGA, on September 18. He was allegedly found in possession of two stolen bulls.
Adam explained that the cattle were recovered and that preliminary investigations had begun, while efforts were ongoing to track down Muhammad’s accomplices.
In a separate operation on September 17, at about 11:30 am, police operatives arrested three men suspected of stealing a Daihatsu vehicle in Hadejia. The suspects were identified as Amadu Dan Zaria, 45; Salisu Ya’u, 25; and Musa Muhammad, 30 — all residents of Hadejia.
The stolen vehicle was recovered in good condition, and the suspects are currently under investigation. They will be charged in court upon completion of inquiries.
Adam further quoted the Commissioner of Police as assuring the public of intensified patrols, raids, and surveillance to combat criminal activities across the state.
“The command calls on the public to provide credible information to assist the police in crime prevention and detection,” Adam said. He also urged residents to remain law-abiding and security-conscious in order to maintain peace.
The Jigawa State Police Command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property and emphasized that public support is vital for sustainable security in the state.
