Hunters killed bandit, recovered 74 cows in Kebbi: Official
Hunters in Kebbi have neutralised one suspected bandit and recovered 74 stolen cows being herded into the Niger Republic.
The incident occurred at JarKuka in Bachaka ward of Arewa LA, the state commander of Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Service, Musa Hussaini- Rambo told journalists on Wednesday in Birnin Kebbi.
According to him, the stolen cows have been handed over to relevant authorities for onward delivery to their owners.
Mr Hussaini-Rambo also said the hunters had arrested two suspects concerning the theft of armoured cables.
He said one of the suspects specialises in vandalism and theft of armoured cables while the other buys the stolen items at N5000 per kilogramme.
The commander said the two were arrested in the Gwadangwaji area of Birnin Kebbi.
“We are going to hand them over to the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps for further investigation and prosecution,” he said.
The commander reiterated the determination of the hunters to complement security agencies in the fight against crimes, especially in forests across the state.
(NAN)
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