The Niger State Police Command successfully rescued a kidnapped student and recovered a large number of stolen cattle in separate operations. Cornelius Damulak, a student at Veritas University, was rescued from his abductors along a highway. Police also intercepted a vehicle carrying stolen cattle, leading to the arrest of five suspects and the recovery of 11 cows and 34 sheep.
The Niger State Police Command has achieved significant success in combating kidnapping and cattle rustling . In a recent operation, a police patrol team from the Chanchaga division rescued Cornelius Damulak, a 36-year-old student at Veritas University in Abuja, from his abductors. Damulak was abducted from his residence in Bwari, Abuja on February 6, 2025, at approximately 5:00 am.
He managed to escape his captors and was found wandering along the Pogo-Paiko highway in Minna on February 14, 2025, at around 12:00 pm. Upon his discovery, Damulak was transported to a nearby hospital for medical assessment, and the police are actively working to locate his relatives.In a separate but equally noteworthy incident, police operatives from the Maitumbi division intercepted a vehicle suspected of carrying stolen cattle on February 11. The vehicle was stopped near Sarkin-pawa, leading to the arrest of five suspects. The police also recovered 11 cows and 34 sheep during the operation. The suspects are currently undergoing investigation, and the police are diligently pursuing efforts to identify the rightful owners of the recovered livestock.These successful operations highlight the Niger State Police Command's unwavering commitment to protecting citizens and combating criminal activities within the state. The command continues to leverage its resources and personnel to ensure the safety and security of all residents
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