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Security forces foil rustling, recover 22 animals in Katsina By: Zagazola Makama Security operatives in Katsina State have foiled a livestock rustling attempt and recovered 22 stolen animals in Jibia Local Government Area. Police sources said the incident occurred in the early hours of April 12 following a distress call received at about 12:45 a.m. that suspected armed bandits had rustled livestock from neighbouring Niger Republic. According to the sources, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Jibia swiftly mobilised a joint team comprising police, military and community watch personnel to the area. They added that the operatives strategically blocked the escape routes of the suspects and engaged them in a gun duel. “The superior firepower of the security team forced the bandits to abandon the rustled animals and flee into the bush,” the sources said. The sources disclosed that all 22 sheep and goats were recovered intact during the operation. They noted that the area has been cordoned off, while aggressive clearance operations are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects. Further developments will be communicated as investigations continue, the sources added.