Armed Security Operatives in Kaduna have foiled two separate cattle rustling and kidnapping attempts in Igabi and Hunkuyi Local Government Areas (LGAs), while recovering 245 rustled cattle.

According to a statement by the Spokesman of the Kaduna Police Command, DSP Mansir Hassan on Monday, in the early hours of 31st May, 2026, armed bandits invaded a Fulani settlement on the outskirts of Rubu Village, tied up three cattle rearers and several guards, and rustled a large number of cattle.

Hassan said, the incident was reported by the Chairman of Miyetti Allah, in Igabi LGA, adding that “the DPO, Rigachikun Division, immediately mobilized police operatives, Miyetti Allah vigilantes, and the Civilian Joint Task Force for a coordinated pursuit”.

“The joint team trailed the suspects while alerting neighboring communities, mounting intense pressure on the bandits. Unable to withstand the pursuit, the bandits abandoned the stolen cattle and their captives and fled into the bush”, Hassan said.

“Over 200 cattle were recovered unharmed. Efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects are ongoing”, he addd.

Besides, in the same vein, Hassan explained that “following a separate report of cattle rustling, the DPO, Hunkuyi Division, launched an investigation and surveillance operation.”

He pointed out that “in the early hours of 31st May, 2026, credible intelligence placed the rustled cattle in a bush at Hawan Mai Mashi along the Zaria–Kano Expressway”, stressing, “a combined team of police operatives and the Kaduna State Vigilance Service was dispatched to the location.”

“On sighting the team, the armed bandits opened fire. The operatives responded with superior firepower, forcing the bandits to flee with suspected gunshot injuries and abandon all 45 cattle.
Investigations are ongoing to arrest the suspects and dismantle their network”, Hassan said.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Muhammad has commended the synergy between the Police, Miyetti Allah vigilantes, CJTF, KADVIS, and community members, while describing “the operations as proof of effective community-based policing and intelligence sharing.”

He urged residents to sustain their support with timely and credible information, reaffirming the Command’s commitment to protecting lives, property, and livestock across the State.