Police officers from Mobile Force Squadron in Kebbi State intervened during an attack on Zodi village in Zuru Local Government Area, preventing bandits from escaping with stolen animals.
Gatekeepers News reports that according to a statement by Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar Kotarkoshi, operatives recovered 141 livestock along with two motorcycles after confronting the attackers.
The incident took place on 29 November 2025, when armed bandits invaded the village and drove away animals belonging to residents.
The PRO said, “Upon receiving the distress report, operatives of the 36 PMF Squadron deployed for Operation Restore Peace swiftly responded and engaged the attackers in what was described as a heavy exchange of gunfire.”
Police officials said several bandits were neutralised, while others escaped into the nearby forest with injuries.
Subsequent search of the surrounding forest led to the recovery of two motorcycles, 96 cows, and 45 sheep.
The recovered livestock have since been handed over to the village head of Zodi for onward return to their rightful owners, while the motorcycles were transferred to the Divisional Police Officer in Zuru for further investigation to identify their owners.
The statement added that the Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Bello M. Sani, commended the officers for their quick and courageous response.
He urged them to remain resolute in ongoing operations against banditry and other violent crimes, reaffirming the Command’s dedication to protecting lives and property throughout the state.
