Oyo State Police Arrest Two Suspected Cattle Rustlers, Recover ₦6.25m Worth of Stolen Cows During Iresadu Security Operation

…As swift response and community intelligence lead to arrest of two suspects

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspected cattle rustlers and recovered 26 stolen cows valued at approximately ₦6.25 million following a swift security operation in the Iresadu area of the state.

This was disclosed by the Public Relations Officer of Oyo State Police Command, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, in a press release to National daily News, narrated that the suspects, identified as Abu Muhammed and Aliu Bello, were apprehended after police operatives responded promptly to a distress report received at the Iresadu Police Division.

Acting on intelligence, the officers intercepted the suspects while they were allegedly attempting to conceal the stolen cattle at Odojaye via Aganyan, Iresadu.

Police sources disclosed that preliminary investigations confirmed the cattle were stolen, adding that the successful recovery was a result of intelligence-led policing and collaboration with community security stakeholders.

During interrogation, the suspects reportedly confessed to their involvement in the crime and provided useful information regarding the criminal network behind the cattle rustling operation.

The police said efforts are ongoing to arrest other members of the gang and recover the remaining stolen livestock.

The Oyo State Police Command commended members of the public for providing timely information that led to the arrests and acknowledged the support of non-state security actors who contributed to the success of the operation.

The Command also reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property across the state, urging residents to continue cooperating with security agencies by providing credible information to aid crime prevention and investigation.

The statement further assured the public that the Command remains resolute in maintaining law and order and ensuring a safe environment for all residents of Oyo State.