Police recover stolen cattle, nab suspects in Bauchi

The Bauchi State police command has arrested two suspected cattle rustlers identified as Umaru Adamu and Haruna Usman in the Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state.
The state police spokesman, Nafiu Habib, said in a statement on Monday that the two stolen cattle were found in possession of the suspects on July, 19, 2026 at about 2: 00 p.m.
“Acting on credible intelligence, arrested Umaru Adamu alias Balawo, male, 40-years-old and Haruna Usman alias Dotti, male, 30-years-old, both of Dawo Village, Kwami LGA, Gombe State, on 19th July 2026 at about 1400hrs,” he said.
He said that the cattle valued at N1, 730, 000. 00 suspected to have been stolen were found with the suspects .
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects obtained the cattle from two suspects, now at large and of the same address, who are believed to be habitual rustlers terrorizing communities along the Gombe and Bauchi State axis,” Mr Habib.
Mr Habib said that the suspects were currently in custody, adding that the case was under investigation.
He added that the recovered cattle had been secured as exhibits.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette

Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

States
Kano political critic Khalil Dan Shagamu slaughtered at his residence
Mr Kwankwaso, a former Kano governor, also condemned the killing of Mr Shagamu.

States
Police nab suspect for impersonating JAMB registrar’s aide
Mr Iniedu said the police are currently pursuing the fleeing principal suspect, Nnabuife Nwekpa.

Port Harcourt
TCN begins rehabilitation of vandalised towers in Rivers
TCN stressed the need for greater community involvement in protecting transmission infrastructure.

States
Ogun police launch manhunt for man over alleged sexual assault of teenager
Mr Babaseyi said the boy was taken to a hospital within the Adigbe axis for medical examination.

Education
NELFUND has removed financial barriers to higher education, says Shettima
Mr Shettima described NELFUND as a landmark initiative.






