Niger State Police Crack Goat Theft Ring, Arrest Three Suspects
The Niger State Police Command announced the arrest of three men linked to a livestock theft syndicate. In a statement on March 25, the spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, said they targeted goats, rams and sheep across the FCT, Nasarawa and Niger State. On March 16 at about 11:45 a.m., operatives from Maje Division intercepted a red Volkswagen Golf (reg. no. BWR 350 CL) in the Tungan-Shanu area. The vehicle carried a stolen goat and three occupants: Mohammed Ali (37), Shuaibu Ibrahim (37) and Ilyasu Rabiu. During questioning, they confessed to stealing the goat from a nearby community. The suspects have been charged to court and will face prosecution for livestock theft.
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