The Kaduna State Police Command has repelled an attack by suspected cattle rustlers and recovered 39 stolen cows in Illa Village, Igabi Local Government Area.
On 7th November, 2026 at about 0500hrs, the Divisional Police Officer, Rigachikun Division received a distress call from one Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar of Illa Village, that at about 0400hrs same day, a group of armed men attacked the village and rustled cows belonging to three Fulani herders, and shot one Abubakar, 25 years, on both legs.
On receipt of the report, a combined team of Police operatives led by the O/C Amana Outpost, local vigilantes (CJTF) and villagers swiftly mobilized, pursued the suspects into the bush and engaged them in a gun duel.
Consequently, the rustlers abandoned the 39 stolen cows and escaped into the bush with gunshot injuries. Eight (8) rounds of ammunition were expended during the exchange of fire.
The injured victim was rushed to Shika Teaching Hospital where he is responding to treatment, while the recovered cows have been handed over to their owners.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Muhammad Rabiu, psc, mni, commends the gallantry of the operatives and community partnership, and assures sustained onslaught against cattle rustling and other crimes in the State.
DSP MANSIR HASSAN, ANIPR
Police Public Relations Officer
For: Commissioner of Police,
Kaduna State Command