Dangerous weapons have been discovered from some
cattle rustlers who were arrested by Nigerian troops
between Kaduna and Katsina states.
Information made available to newsmen by Colonel
Sani Kukasheka Usman, the military spokesperson, have it
that this latest triumph is “in continuation with the
operations against livestock rustlers, armed bandits and
kidnappers within its area of operations, troops of 1
Division Nigerian Army, have conducted clearance
operations within Kaduna and Katsina States.”
A statement issued by Colonel Usman reads further: “In
Katsina State, the troops carried out joint patrol at
Nashambe village near Karoki in which 2 suspected
livestock rustlers, Mallam Lawali Nakaduna and Yahuza
Suleiman were arrested in Jibia Local Government Area
and handed over to the Nigeria Police.
Ammunition and weapon recovered from the rustlers after
the arrest. Photo: SK Usman.
“The troops also arrested a notorious livestock rustler and
armed bandit, Gide Maikwasara, who was shot while
attempting to escape.
“The troops recovered several empty cases of 7.62mm
(Special) ammunition, 2 Dane guns, 1 cutlass, a knife and
local charms. In Jajaiye village, Shinfida District, Jibia
Local Government Area, troops arrested 3 suspected
collaborators; Alhaji Muhammadu Jammu, Sani Jammu
and Garba Bammi, while others fled deep into the forest.
Some of the livestock recovered from the rustlers during
the operation. Photo: SK Usman.
“The troops also recovered 1 locally made Dane gun, 1
Cutlass, 1 Sword, an Axe and Arrows. They also recovered
137 rustled goats and 157 sheep. The suspects and the
recovered animals have been handed over to the Nigeria
Police in Jibia.
Two of the rustlers arrested by officers of the Nigerian
army. Photo: SK Usman
“The troops have embarked on aggressive patrols of
bandits prone Local Government Areas of the State such
as Dandume, Jibia, Kankara, Sabuwa and Safana.
“In Anchau and Kubau Local Government Areas of Kaduna
State, it was discovered that the some of the local
vigilante collaborate and supply information to the armed
bandits.
“One of the arrested suspected collaborator and informant,
Musa Magabe stated that he supply information to the
bandits on troops and security agents movement and
often points residence of uncompromising vigilantes and
leaders for elimination.
“He further stated that he pass information to armed
bandits in Falgore forest.
“The suspect is further being investigated and efforts are
on to prevent such through proper screening of local
vigilante.”