30th November, 2016
The Police in Niger have recovered about 200 stolen cattle following deployment of 500 policemen in troubled spots in the state over the last two weeks.
The State Commissioner of Police, Mr Zubairu Muazu, disclosed this to newsmen on Wednesday at the Command’s launch of the “Change Begins with Me” Campaign in Minna.
Muazu stated that 12 suspects had been arrested in connection with the stolen cattle, adding that lots of arms and ammunition were also recovered in the process.
“You recall that two weeks ago, we deployed 500 officers and men in some areas where this problem is rampant and our deployment is yielding a lot of success.
“As at today, I am glad to tell you that we have recovered about 200 cattle, arrested 12 suspects and recovered lots of ammunition as well,” he added
The commissioner lauded the “Change Begins with Me” initiative of the Federal Government, saying the force had keyed into it.
“We believe in the noble objectives of this project, which is conceived on the basic principle that if you change yourself, Nigeria will change.
“We want to drop those things that people abhor and make the public lose confidence in us; it is about self-discipline and doing what is right,” he said.
He admonished the officers and men on respect for the fundamental human rights of people they came across in the discharge of their duties.
On the issue of an inspector who allegedly shot and killed a bus driver in the state recently, Muazu said that trial in the case had been concluded, and proceedings forwarded to the headquarters to enforce the appropriate punishment.