Police Recover 27 Rustled Cattle in Ogun After Joint Operation with Fulani Community

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have recovered 27 suspected rustled cattle in the Ado-Odo area following a joint operation involving police officers and members of the local Fulani community.

The command’s spokesperson disclosed this in an exclusive interview on Tuesday, stating that the recovery followed credible intelligence received from Fulani community leaders. The leaders had alleged that suspected rustled cattle were being hidden in a compound at Okonron Nubu in Ado-Odo.

According to the police, the operation took place on May 2, 2026, at about 3:00 am. Officers from the Ado-Odo Division, in collaboration with members of the local Fulani community, proceeded to the scene based on the information provided.

Upon sighting the operatives, the suspect fled the scene, abandoning the cattle. All 27 head of cattle were recovered and secured for safe custody, while efforts were intensified to trace the fleeing suspect.

Verification conducted after the recovery led to the identification of the owners of 22 of the cattle, which were subsequently released to them. The remaining five cattle remain securely kept pending further identification and claim procedures.

The police spokesperson noted that efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect.

Instances of cattle rustling often create tension between herders and host communities. In a related development earlier this month, police in Sokoto State arrested three suspects and recovered a fabricated AK-47 rifle, ammunition, dane guns, and 46 rustled cows in a series of operations across the state.