- Police Thwart Bandit Raid on Zodi Village, Recover Rustled Cattle
- Recover 141 Livestock and Motorcycles
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Police officers from the Police Mobile Force Squadron in Kebbi State repelled a bandits’ attack on Zodi village in Zuru Local Government Area.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar Kotarkoshi, said in a statement that the command recovered 141 rustled livestock and two motorcycles after the encounter.
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According to him, the incident occurred on 29 November 2025 when a large group of armed bandits invaded the community and rustled an unspecified number of animals.
Upon receiving the distress call, operatives of the 36 PMF Squadron deployed for Operation Restore Peace responded swiftly and engaged the bandits in a heavy gun battle.
The police said many of the attackers were neutralised, while others fled into the forest with gunshot wounds.
A follow-up search of the surrounding bush led to the recovery of two motorcycles, 96 cows and 45 sheep.
Kotarkoshi added that the recovered livestock had been handed over to the village head of Zodi for return to their rightful owners. The motorcycles were transferred to the Divisional Police Officer in Zuru for further investigation to determine ownership.
The statement also quoted the Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Bello M. Sani, as commending the bravery and quick response of the PMF operatives.
He urged them to sustain the momentum in the ongoing fight against banditry and other violent crimes.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting the lives and property of residents across Kebbi State.
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