Jigawa Police Arrest Four Suspects For Alleged Cattle Rustling, Car Theft

The Jigawa State Police Command has apprehended four individuals in connection with cattle rustling and motor vehicle theft in Hadejia Local Government Area (LGA).

According to a statement released on Sunday in Dutse, the state capital, by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, the arrests followed joint operations between police officers and local vigilante groups.

“On September 18, operatives attached to the Hadejia Area Command, working with local vigilantes called Yanbulala, arrested Isah Muhammad, 47, of Kirakasamma LGA, caught with two bulls suspected to be stolen,” the statement said.

SP Adam added that the animals were promptly recovered and that preliminary investigations have commenced, with efforts ongoing to identify and apprehend the suspect’s accomplices.

In a related incident, three suspected car thieves were arrested on September 17 at around 11:30 a.m. in connection with the theft of a Daihatsu vehicle in Hadejia LGA.

The suspects—Amadu Dan Zaria, 45, Salisu Ya’u, 25, and Musa Muhammad, 30—are all residents of Hadejia LGA, SP Adam confirmed.

The police spokesperson stated that the Daihatsu vehicle reported stolen was successfully recovered and that the suspects are being investigated, with court proceedings to follow after the completion of the inquiries.

SP Adam also quoted the Jigawa State Commissioner of Police, CP Dahiru Muhammad, who assured that patrols, raids, and surveillance would be intensified to eliminate criminal activities across the state. “The Command calls on the public to provide credible information to assist police in crime prevention and detection,” he added.

Residents were further urged to remain law-abiding and vigilant, the spokesperson noted, emphasizing that community cooperation is vital for maintaining peace.

The police command reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding lives and property, stressing that public support is key to sustainable security improvements.

Cattle rustling and motor vehicle theft remain major security challenges in northern Nigeria, often disrupting local economies and affecting farmers and herders who depend on livestock for their livelihoods.

In Jigawa, the police have strengthened collaboration with local vigilante groups like the Yanbulala to combat rural banditry, theft, and other crimes. This partnership has yielded multiple arrests, although security experts caution that cattle rustling syndicates frequently operate across state lines, complicating law enforcement efforts.

In parts of the North-West, motor vehicle theft has been on the rise, with some cases linked to organized criminal networks.

The Jigawa State Police Command has pledged continued surveillance and community policing to ensure offenders are prosecuted and deter future crimes.

Source: Informationng