The Kebbi Police Command has arrested a suspected Lakurawa bandit and recovered 10 rustled cows in the Bachaka community, Bunza Local Government Area of the state.

The command’s spokesperson, CSP Nafi’u Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Birnin Kebbi.

He stated that at about 5:30 p.m. on August 31, officers acted on credible intelligence and arrested Salihu Umar ’42’ from the Dogon Dutse area of the Niger Republic at the Bachaka cattle market with 10 rustled cows.

Mr Abubakar confirmed that the cows were owned by one Usman Aliyu of Zogirma town, Bunza LGA, whose 68 cows were rustled on August 20 by suspected Lakurawa bandits, who crossed over to the Niger Republic.

“Following the remarkable breakthrough, the commissioner of police in the state, CP Bello Sani, commended the bravery and intelligence-led policing strategy displayed by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Bachaka, and his men.

“The CP charged them to sustain the momentum,” he said.

He stated that the CP had directed the DPO to transfer the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Birnin Kebbi for a discreet investigation to be conducted.

Mr Abubakar said this was to intensify efforts in apprehending the remaining fleeing gang members and recovering more rustled cows.

“Sani reiterated the unwavering commitment of the command in its ongoing onslaught against violent crimes for peace and stability to be maintained across the state.

“The CP also appealed to the people of Kebbi to remain vigilant and continue to support the police and other security agencies with accurate and timely information for prompt response,” Mr Abubakar pleaded.

(NAN)