Police Foil Cattle Rustling In Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has foiled an attempted cattle rustling operation in the Darazo local government area of the state, recovering eight cows and an abandoned vehicle.

The command’s spokesman, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, saying the operation demonstrated the command’s commitment to combating cattle rustling and other economic crimes.

According to him, the incident occurred on September 3, 2026, following a tip-off from a vigilant citizen who reported the movement of suspected cattle rustlers loading cows into a Chevrolet saloon car with registration number DAS 452 NE.

He said two cows had already been loaded into the vehicle, while six others were held nearby awaiting transportation.

“Acting promptly on the information, police operatives attached to Darazo Division mobilised to the scene.

“However, upon sighting the team, the suspects abandoned the vehicle, the already loaded cows and the six others and fled into the darkness to evade arrest,” the statement said.

Nafiu explained that the operatives recovered the abandoned Chevrolet saloon car containing two cows, while the remaining six cows were found tethered nearby.