Troops of the Nigerian Army have recovered 120 rustled cattle after engaging suspected cattle rustlers during an operation in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was conducted at about 4:00 p.m. on Thursday after troops of 312 Artillery Regiment, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kankomi, received a distress call over cattle rustling activities in Kankomi village.
The troops swiftly responded and laid an ambush along the suspected escape route of the rustlers.
The sources said the troops made contact with the fleeing suspects in Kadaru Bush, forcing them to abandon the stolen livestock and escape into the surrounding forest.
Following the operation, the troops recovered 120 cattle, which were subsequently identified and handed over to their rightful owners.
Security forces have intensified efforts to track down the fleeing rustlers and sustain operations aimed at curbing cattle rustling and other criminal activities in the area.
