Kwara Police Kill Four Cattle Rustlers, Recover 35 Cows

Four suspected cattle rustlers were killed during a gun battle with security operatives after allegedly invading a cattle camp in Lade, Patigi local government area of Kwara State. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on Friday when the suspects attacked the cattle camp and fled with approximately 40 cows.

The Kwara Police Command spokesperson, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, reported that a joint security team, including personnel from the police, Nigerian Army, Forest Guards, and local vigilantes, mobilized to the area following the incident. The suspects engaged the security operatives in a gun battle, resulting in the death of four suspects, while others escaped with suspected gunshot wounds.

The operation led to the recovery of 35 of the rustled cows and a locally fabricated AK-47 rifle. Ongoing efforts are being made to track the fleeing suspects and recover the remaining cattle.

This incident is part of a series of security operations in Kwara State in recent weeks.