Police recover 40 suspected rustled cows in Plateau

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

Plateau State Police Command has recovered 40 cows suspected to have been rustled following a report by the Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association in Bashar district.

 

Zagazola Makama was informed by security sources that the  report, received on Sunday at about 12:30 p.m., indicated that the cows were sighted in Gaji Bashar village.

 

It was gathered that the  Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Bashar promptly mobilized a team to the location and successfully recovered the animals, which are now under police custody.

 

Sources at the command said investigations are ongoing in collaboration with local stakeholders to verify the rightful owners of the recovered cattle.

 

Authorities have urged herders and farmers to maintain peaceful coexistence and report any suspicious activities to the police for timely intervention. 

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