Taraba MarshalS Foil Suspected Cattle Theft In Wukari

Suspected thieves have fled after abandoning cows, a tricycle and a motorcycle during separate security operations carried out by the Taraba Marshals, the state security outfit in Wukari local government area.

The operations also led to the arrest of several individuals during late-night patrols, aimed at preventing criminal activities and safeguarding life and property across the locality.

A statement issued by the command’s ICT/public relations officer, Hwanvyon Abe, said the cows were recovered at about 3:45 a.m. of 16th October on Correctional Centre, Ibi Road in Wukari.

According to the statement, the animals were being conveyed in a tricycle when the occupants allegedly abandoned the vehicle and the cows after sighting an approaching patrol team before fleeing to an unknown destination.

The command said the identities of the fleeing suspects remained unknown, as efforts were underway to establish the ownership of the recovered animals.

In another development, the personnel on night patrol reportedly pursued two individuals riding a motorcycle at high speed.

The riders allegedly abandoned the motorcycle and escaped as the operatives closed in on them, while several other individuals were arrested at different locations during the operations
The statement added that the command did not disclose their identities or the allegations against them.

The recovered cows, tricycle and motorcycle have been taken to the command’s operational base at the Wukari Secretariat for safekeeping and further investigation, while efforts to identify the fleeing suspects and establish ownership of the recovered items are ongoing.

The Marshal Commander in Wukari, Ibrahim Agbu Dogara, commended Governor Agbu Kefas for supporting security operations in the state, and assured residents that the command would sustain patrols and collaborate with other security agencies to combat crime.

He urged residents to provide credible and timely information to security operatives to help identify suspected criminals, prevent crime and maintain peace in their communities.