Rustlers Flee, Leave 39 Cows Behind In Kaduna. Police reported

Published: Monday, November 9, 2026

An early morning cattle raid in Igabi Local Government Area ended in failure for the attackers after police and residents chased them into the bush. Donjoe Media reports that 39 cows taken during the raid were recovered in Kaduna State.

The incident happened in Illa Village at about 4:00 a.m. on November 7, 2026. Armed men stormed the village, seized cows belonging to three Fulani herders, and shot a 25-year-old man in both legs.

A distress call reached the Rigachikun Division at about 5:00 a.m. The call came from Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar of Illa Village, who reported the attack and the injury.

Police from Amana Outpost moved out immediately with local vigilantes and villagers. The joint team tracked the rustlers into the bush and confronted them in a gun battle.

The rustlers could not hold their ground. They dropped the 39 cows and ran into the bush with gunshot injuries. Eight rounds were fired during the exchange.

The wounded man was taken to Shika Teaching Hospital for treatment. He was responding to treatment at the time of the report.

The recovered cows have been returned to their owners. The police said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Muhammad Rabiu, praised the operatives and community members for working together. He assured residents that the command will keep fighting cattle rustling and other crimes in the state.

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By Jonadab Oluikpe

Published by Donjoe Media.