Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have recovered a rustled cow and rescued a driver from an attempted mob attack following a cattle rustling incident in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Security sources said troops of Sub-Sector 6 responded to a distress call at about 2:45 a.m. on Tuesday following reports of cattle rustling at Wuro Goshe Village.
According to the sources, the suspected rustlers fled the scene upon sighting the troops, abandoning a vehicle loaded with a cow believed to have been stolen.
The troops subsequently rescued the driver of the vehicle from an attempted lynching by angry youths who had gathered at the scene.
The driver was evacuated to the Jaji Military Cantonment Medical Centre for treatment.
The recovered cow was later identified and handed over to its rightful owner, while the abandoned vehicle remains in military custody pending further investigation and necessary action.
Security agencies are continuing efforts to identify and apprehend the fleeing suspects.
By Zagazola Makama
