The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two men over alleged possession of stolen cattle and an attempt to compromise an ongoing investigation with ₦400,000.
The suspects, identified as 26-year-old Abdullahi Adamu and 20-year-old Muktashir Idris, are residents of Jarmai Village in Dangi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
According to the police, the arrests followed a report by two residents of Yalo Village in Alkaleri Local Government Area concerning the rustling of 103 cattle allegedly carried out by unknown gunmen in July 2026.
The complainants reported the incident at the Alkaleri Divisional Headquarters on August 6. Acting on the information, police operatives proceeded to Mararaban Liman Katagum, where the complainants reportedly identified three of their missing cattle.
The police said a traditional leader in the area assisted operatives in arresting Adamu and Idris, who were taken to the police division on August 7.
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During interrogation, Idris allegedly confessed that he had been sent by his master, identified as Alaba, to sell the stolen cattle. Police said efforts were ongoing to arrest Alaba.
The command further disclosed that investigators uncovered an alleged attempt to compromise the case with ₦400,000. The money was reportedly sent by Alaba through the brother of one of the complainants, leading to its recovery as an exhibit.
The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, ordered the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet investigation.
The suspects are expected to be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
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