Security operatives have arrested four armed bandits, suspected to be Fulani terrorists, in Kaduna for rustling over 65 cows in the state. They are presently under police custody. In a statement by the police spokesman on Sunday, DSP Mansir Hassan said that “on 10th January, 2026, at about 0500 hours, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, acting on credible intelligence regarding the suspected activities of bandits and cattle rustlers, stormed the Kakura area of Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State”, where the bandits were nabbed. Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, has called on members of the public “to remain vigilant and continue to support the police with timely and credible information that can aid in the fight against kidnapping, banditry, and other criminal activities”. The CP assured the good people of Kaduna State of the Command’s unwavering commitment in sustaining aggressive operations against criminal elements and bringing all perpetrators to justice.

Source: The Guardian January 12, 2026 05:58 UTC