The Gombe State Police Command has recovered 274 sheep, 54 goats, and one donkey stolen in separate operations carried out throughout elements of the state.
This was disclosed in a press release issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi.
In keeping with the assertion, cops, working in collaboration with vigilantes and native hunters, arrested four suspects allegedly concerned in livestock theft, whereas different members of the syndicate escaped.
The assertion additional revealed that Adamu Lawali,17, was arrested in Yamaltu-Deba Native Authorities Space with 49 goats, a few of which have been recognized by their house owners.
Equally, Abdu Habu, 16, was arrested with 115 sheep and one donkey.
In a separate operation, safety operatives arrested Amir Sulaiman, 22, on the Gombe cattle market with two cows suspected to have been stolen, whereas efforts are ongoing to apprehend his confederate who fled.
The assertion additionally revealed that Shuaibu Adamu,13, was arrested with 159 sheep and 5 goats, with among the sheep recognized as belonging to a resident of Yamaltu-Deba.
The police command mentioned all of the arrested suspects and the recovered animals are presently in custody, whereas investigations are ongoing to establish different accomplices and guarantee their prosecution in court docket.
