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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, operating under Operation Golden Peace, have again intercepted rustled livestock and arrested three suspected cattle rustlers in Taraba State.<\/p>\n

According to a statement released on Wednesday by the Acting Spokesperson of the Brigade, Captain Oni Olubodunde, the operation was carried out following an intelligence report that alerted the troops to the movement of stolen livestock.<\/p>\n

\u201cActing on intelligence, the soldiers apprehended the suspects\u2014Sabiu Lawal, Haruna Ayuba, and Yusuf Mukawo, all from Kampanin Zurak, Plateau State\u2014on January 27, 2025, at Namnai village in Gassol Local Government Area.<\/p>\n

The suspects were found in possession of 174 cows and 57 sheep, allegedly stolen from border villages between Plateau and Taraba States,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe brigade also announced that preliminary investigations revealed that the rustled animals were being transported to Cameroon, through Karamati in Gashaka Local Government Area. Efforts are ongoing to verify ownership and return the livestock to their rightful owners,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

While reaffirming its commitment to tackling crime, the brigade urged residents to continue providing security agencies with credible information to enhance ongoing efforts to maintain peace and stability.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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