Police neutralise suspected Lakurawa bandit, recover 33 rustled livestock in Kebbi

Kebbi State Police Command has neutralised a suspected subordinate of the Lakurawa violent radical and foiled an effort to rustle 33 cows on the Kamba–Kangiwa roadworthy successful Dandi Local Government Area.

The equipped bandits reportedly attacked a farmhouse successful the country and made distant with the livestock earlier they were confronted by a associated information squad comprising constabulary operatives and unit from the Army’s Forward Operating Base, FOB, successful Kamba.

The swift effect forced the attackers to wantonness the stolen cattle and flee.

In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, confirmed that 1 of the bandits was killed during the operation, portion different escaped with gunshot wounds.

He added that each 33 rustled cows were successfully recovered and returned to their rightful owner.

“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects,” the connection said.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Hadejia, commended the operatives for their punctual effect and effectual collaboration successful repelling the attack.

He assured residents that the bid would intensify patrols crossed susceptible communities to curb banditry and guarantee the information of lives and propert...