The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested seven suspected members of a cattle-rustling syndicate allegedly operating across Garki, Jahun and Miga Local Government Areas. The suspects were arrested during routine patrols following actionable intelligence and information from members of the public. The operation also led to the interception of two vehicles allegedly used by the suspects and the recovery of eight cows suspected to have been rustled. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, September 24, 2026, noting that the arrests followed sustained intelligence gathering, community engagement and intensified patrols in identified flashpoints.
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