Three suspected cattle rustlers arrested in Ondo

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Three suspects have been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command for alleged cattle rustling and causing grievous bodily harm in the Okeigbo area.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, in a statement on Tuesday, disclosed that the arrest followed a complaint by one Abdullahi, who alleged that some armed men stormed his ranch in a commando-like manner and rustled his cattle.

Ayanlade added that Abdullahi explained that when he tried to stop the suspects, they attacked him and his son with a machete.

Following the report, the PPRO noted that operatives of the command, using advanced technology, traced and arrested the suspects and recovered some exhibits.

Ayanlade stated, “In their attempt to prevent the criminals from escaping, he and his son were brutally macheted by the attackers, prompting an immediate call for police intervention.

“Acting promptly on the report, operatives of the Command swiftly swung into action, deploying intelligence-led policing, quick tactical response, and the effective use of available technology to pursue the fleeing suspects.

“This coordinated effort resulted in the recovery of the rustled cattle, the arrest of three suspects, and the recovery of the vehicle used during the operation, which was traced and recovered in Ondo City by operatives of Okeigbo Divisional Headquarters, along with the complainant’s stolen motorcycle and the weapons used by the culprits.”

He noted that the State Police Commissioner, Adebowale Lawal, commended the officers for the successful operation while assuring residents of the command’s commitment to the security of lives and property during and after the yuletide.

“To this effect, CP Lawal has directed all DPOs and tactical commanders to remain fully alert and on top of their game, ensuring robust security coverage across all areas throughout this period and beyond.

“The Ondo State Police Command urges residents to remain vigilant, cooperate with security agencies, and promptly report suspicious activities as collective efforts toward a safer society,” Ayanlade concluded.

PUNCH Metro reported a similar arrest on Friday, indicating that operatives of the Gombe State Police Command apprehended seven suspects for alleged kidnapping and cattle rustling in the state.

The spokesman for the command, Buhari Abdullahi, had disclosed that the operatives acted on intelligence that the suspects were harbouring criminals engaged in kidnapping and cattle rustling.

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