Twenty-five animals that were allegedly stolen or strayed from their original owners have been found by the Gada Divisional Police Headquarters in Sokoto State.
After receiving a tip from local authorities, the creatures were discovered on Thursday in a dense forest that borders the state’s Sabon Birni Local Government Area.
The recovery was started after Alhaji Muhammad Kyari reported the existence of stray cattle, according to a statement released on Friday by Ahmad Rufai, the state police public relations officer.
Alhaji Idi “M,” the former village head of Gidan Rabami Village in the Gada Local Government Area, and the district head of Gada had previously informed the authorities of the existence of stray cattle in a nearby forest, according to the statement.
The creatures were discovered in a thick forest that borders the Sabon Birni Local Government Area, which is notorious for its complicated topography and sporadic security issues.
“The Gada Police Division was quick to react, sending officers to the location where the 25 cattle were safely and successfully recovered.” According to the statement, the cattle were taken to the Gada Division Headquarters after the operation and are currently being stored in a secure location.
The police have called on livestock owners whose cattle may be missing to visit the station with valid proof of ownership for identification and collection.
“This recovery effort demonstrates our ongoing commitment to protecting the lives and property of our citizens, including their means of livelihood.
“We are calling on all concerned livestock owners to come forward with necessary identification to facilitate a smooth verification and handover process,” Rufai stated.
Authorities are also encouraging residents of Gada and neighbouring communities to share this information widely to hasten the identification process and prevent potential disputes or prolonged delays in reuniting the livestock with their owners.
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