The Taraba Marshal, Wukari Local Government Council Command, has recovered suspected stolen cows and a motorcycle during separate security operations in Wukari, Taraba State.

The command also arrested several individuals during late-night security patrols across the town as part of efforts to prevent crime and protect lives and property.

The operations, led by the Wukari local government commander, Ibrahim Agbu Dogara, took place at different locations, according to a statement issued by the command on the weekend.

In a statement, signed by the ICT/Public Relations Officer, Office of the Commander, Hwanvyon Abe, said the cows were recovered at about 3:45 a.m. on October 16 along the Correctional Centre–Ibi Road, Wukari.

It said the cows were being transported in a tricycle when the suspects allegedly abandoned the vehicle and the animals and fled after sighting the approaching security patrol team.

The identities and whereabouts of the fleeing suspects remain unknown, while efforts are ongoing to establish ownership of the recovered animals.

In a separate incident, personnel of the Taraba Marshal reportedly pursued two individuals riding a motorcycle at high speed during a late-night patrol.

The statement said the riders abandoned the motorcycle and fled, adding that investigations were ongoing to establish its ownership and determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The command also confirmed the arrest of several individuals at different locations across Wukari during the security operations, although it did not disclose their identities or the specific allegations against them.

According to the statement, the recovered cows, abandoned tricycle and motorcycle have been taken to the Taraba Marshal’s operational location at the Wukari Secretariat for safekeeping and further necessary action.

The command said investigations were continuing to identify the fleeing suspects, establish ownership of the recovered items and determine the circumstances surrounding the incidents.

It reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining security patrols, responding to credible intelligence and collaborating with relevant security agencies to tackle criminal activities across Wukari local government council.

Dogara also commended Taraba state governor Agbu Kefas for his support for security operations across the state.

The commander assured residents that the command would sustain proactive security measures to protect lives and property and promote peace across the local government area.

He also urged members of the public to provide credible and timely information that could assist security personnel in identifying suspected criminals and preventing crime in their communities.