How we recovered 25 cattle from Sokoto forest – Police

The Police Command in Sokoto says its  Gada Divisional Police Headquarters has recovered 25 cattle suspected to have been stolen from their owners.

A statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmad Rufai, on Friday, said The animals were found in a thick forest around the Sabon Birni Local Government Area of the state.

The statement said, “The District Head of Gada. Alhaji Idi “M,” the former Village Head of Gidan Rabami Village in Gada Local Government Area, had earlier alerted the authorities about the presence of stray cattle in a nearby forest.“The animals were found in a dense forest bordering Sabon Birni Local Government Area, an area known for its complex terrain and occasional security challenges.

“The Gada Police Division responded promptly, deploying officers to the site where the 25 cattle were successfully recovered without incident.”

Adding, he said, “This recovery effort demonstrates our ongoing commitment to protecting the lives and property of our citizens, including their means of livelihood.

“We are calling on all concerned livestock owners to come forward with necessary identification to facilitate a smooth verification and handover process.”