Troops Intercept Rustled Cattle, Arrest 3 Suspects in Taraba
By Our Correspondent
In its sustained efforts to maintain peace and security under the ongoing Operation Golden Peace, troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have intercepted some rustled cattle and arrested 3 suspects associated with the incident.
The Acting Assistant Director, 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, Captain Olubodunde Oni, revealed this information in a Press Release made available to Journalists in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital.
“Acting on credible intelligence regarding the movement of suspected rustled livestock from Kampanin Zurak in Plateau State into Taraba State, troops on 27 January 2025 intercepted three individuals identified as Sabiu Lawal, Haruna Ayuba, and Yusuf Mukawo, all from Kampanin Zurak.
“The interception occurred at Namnai village in Gassol Local Government Area, where the suspects were found in possession of 174 cows and 57 sheep believed to have been rustled from border villages between Plateau and Taraba States”.
According to Captain Olubodunde Oni, preliminary investigations revealed that the livestock were being transported to Cameroon via Karamati in Gashaka Local Government Area.
He added that efforts are ongoing in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, including community leaders, to ascertain the ownership of the livestock for proper restitution to the rightful owners.
“6 Brigade Nigerian Army remains resolute in its commitment to maintaining law and order across Taraba State and beyond”.
The Release therefore encouraged the citizens to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to aid in the fight against criminal activities.
