The Kaduna State Police Command announced on Tuesday that its operatives have arrested thirteen suspected cattle rustlers and recovered twenty-seven cows along the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, stated in a release that the suspects were intercepted on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at approximately 12:00 pm, following credible intelligence received by the Divisional Police Officer of the Toll Gate Division.
According to him, the DPO promptly mobilized his personnel and established a snap checkpoint along the highway, leading to the interception of three vehicles transporting the stolen cattle.
Those arrested include Lawal Sarki, Sule VIO, Ayuba Mohammed, Mohammed Bashir, Abu Mai Chaji, Abdullateef Lateef, Shamsudden Abdullahi, Jonathan Ishaya, and Yakubu Alhassan. Additional suspects are Alhaji Abu, Lawal Abdullahi, Shamsudeen Abdullahi, and Abba Hamisu.
Hassan disclosed that during interrogation, one of the suspects confessed to receiving rustled cows from a notorious bandit known as Lagu, who has long been on the police wanted list, and another accomplice, Abdullahi of Rijana, who is currently at large.
He confirmed that the investigation into the cattle rustling syndicate is ongoing and that efforts are being intensified to track down other individuals involved in the criminal network.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Muhammad, reassured residents that the Command remains committed to safeguarding lives and property across the state. He urged the public to continue supporting the police by providing timely and useful information to enhance security operations.
