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Cattle Rustling
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Teenager killed and cattle stolen during armed raid in Benue
A 15-year-old boy was killed and several cattle were rustled during an armed raid in Olahimu village, Benue State, prompting urgent calls for security intervention.
July 22, 2026
Armed Raid in Benue Village Leaves Teenager Dead and Livestock Stolen
A 15-year-old boy was killed and hundreds of cattle were stolen during an armed attack on Olahimu village in Benue State, prompting residents to abandon their homes.
July 22, 2026
Bauchi Police Apprehend Two Suspected Cattle Thieves and Retrieve Stolen Livestock
Bauchi State police have arrested two suspects and recovered three stolen bulls valued at N1.73 million in Alkaleri, with efforts underway to locate two additional accomplices.
July 21, 2026
Katsina Police Rescue Kidnap Victim and Recover Stolen Cattle
Katsina State police successfully rescued a kidnapping victim and recovered 15 stolen cattle during two separate security operations in Funtua and Musawa.
July 20, 2026
Yobe Police Apprehend Two Suspected Kidnappers and Cattle Rustlers
Yobe State police have arrested two suspects for alleged roles in kidnapping, armed robbery, and cattle rustling, with one individual posing as an insurgent to extort local herders.
July 16, 2026
Two fatalities reported after armed raid on Benue community
A ranch owner and a vigilante were killed during an early morning raid by 12 armed cattle rustlers in Okpafie, Benue State, with security forces now pursuing the suspects.
July 2, 2026
Suspected herdsmen raid Benue village, killing two and stealing dozens of cattle
Two individuals were killed and more than 40 cattle were stolen during an attack by suspected herdsmen in Benue State's Okpokwu local government area.
July 2, 2026
Law enforcement prevents cattle theft in Katsina, wounds one assailant
Police in Katsina State successfully intercepted an attempted cattle raid in Wakaji village, wounding one suspect and preventing further losses despite some livestock being taken.
June 30, 2026
Bauchi Police Prevent Livestock Theft and Retrieve Stolen Cattle
Bauchi State police, supported by local vigilantes, intercepted cattle rustlers in the Bakal area, recovering six stolen cows after a brief pursuit.
June 24, 2026