Nigerian troops have recovered 50 rustled cattle after foiling a cattle rustling operation in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The recovery is part of ongoing military operations aimed at tackling banditry, cattle rustling and other forms of criminality across Kaduna State and the wider North-West, where security forces have intensified efforts to protect farming and pastoral communities.
According to security sources, troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Kankomi responded to a distress call received at about 9:55 a.m. on Friday over the activities of suspected cattle rustlers in Ungwan Gontu community.
The troops swiftly moved to the area and laid an ambush for the fleeing suspects.
“The operation led to a confrontation, forcing the suspected rustlers to abandon the stolen livestock and flee into the surrounding bush.
“The troops later recovered 50 rustled cattle, which were identified and handed over to their rightful owner.”
Military sources said security operatives are continuing efforts to track down the fleeing suspects and recover any remaining stolen animals.
