Police arrest four suspected Cattle rustlers in Gombe, recover pistol
…..discover four stolen cattle
Chima Azubuike
The Gombe State Police command on Friday disclosed that no fewer than four Cattle rustlers were arrested in the state.
According the Deputy Public Relations Officer of Gombe State Command ASP Sharif Saad, the arrest was sequel to a case of theft of two cattle which was reported at Gona divisional headquarters.
Saad disclosed that a cattle merchant identified simply as Jibrin of Gidim village, explained that unknown persons entered his compound and made away with his two cattle valued at N700,000.
He said, “On receipt of the information, detectives of the division mobilised to the scene and the bulls were traced to an uncompleted building at Nassarawo quarters where four cattles suspected to be stolen were seen and the complainant identified two as his. In the process, a locally made pistol with two live cartridges was also recovered as exhibits. The investigation is ongoing to catch the fleeing suspects.”
While expressing the command’s commitment in securing the state, he lauded the usual cooperation received from members of the public, “Command wishes to reiterate the resolve and commitment of its officers and men to the public in responding to cases of urgent attention while appreciating the support and cooperation from the good people of the State. We are urging them to do more in reporting crimes and criminals,” Saad added.
