Sokoto Police Arrest Suspected Bandit with Stolen Goat
The Sokoto State Police Command arrested a suspected bandit involved in livestock theft in Gidan Madi, Tangaza Local Government Area. The suspect was apprehended at a market while in possession of a goat, which the owner identified as one of the stolen animals.
Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmed Rufai, confirmed the arrest, stating that the victim recognized both the goat and the suspect as part of a group that stole animals from Jurelku village on September 15. The suspect is currently in custody and is providing information that may assist in tracking down other members of the group.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, as authorities aim to address livestock theft in the region.
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