BY SALIU SALIU
THE Kaduna State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects for allegedly attacking 706 cows and 75 sheep and dumping them in a ditch, following a complaints by herders.
The suspects were therefore arrested for conspiracy, inciting disturbances and cruelty to animals.
Police Public Relations Officer in the state, ASP Mohammed Jalige, confirmed the arrest in a statement late Sunday.
He said some herdsmen had, on March 24 at about 10:00 a.m, reported at the Divisional Police Headquarters, Zonkwa, that some people had attacked some of their 706 cows and 75 sheep and had dumped them in a ditch.
The Command said the suspects were arrested after operatives visited the scene, took necessary photographs and expanded their investigation.
The PPRO said, “On getting the complaint, operatives immediately swung into action, visited the scene of the crime, took necessary photographs and expanded their investigation which led to the arrest of 15 suspects in connection with the barbaric act.
“The command is deeply concerned about the nature of carnage perpetrated by agents of doom in their quest to set the state ablaze. The command cannot hold back and watch criminals take laws into their hands.”
“It is pertinent to note that the command is not leaving anything to chance in ensuring that thorough investigation is carried out and equally prevents future occurrence of such dastardly act,’’ he added.
The Command, however, warned residents and groups to desist from taking laws into their hands without recourse to the rule of law.
It urged all the communities to imbibe the culture of togetherness for the interest of peace and socioeconomic stability of the state.
The arrested suspects are assisting the police in their investigation and will soon be charged to court, according to the statement.
