Soldiers Prevent Cattle Theft and Rescue Driver from Lynching in Kaduna

Troops have disrupted a cattle‑theft plot and rescued a driver from a hostile crowd in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The incident was reported in a post shared on X on Thursday by security analyst Zagazola Makama.

According to the report, troops from Operation Enduring Peace responded to a distress call at about 2:45 a.m. on Tuesday after suspected cattle rustlers attacked Wuro Goshe village.

Security sources said the suspects fled when they saw the approaching troops, abandoning a vehicle that was carrying a cow believed to have been stolen.

“The troops also intervened to rescue the driver of the vehicle, who was nearly lynched by angry youths who had gathered at the scene,” Makama wrote.

“The driver was later taken to the Jaji Military Cantonment Medical Centre, where he is receiving treatment,” he added.

The recovered cow was identified and returned to its rightful owner, while the abandoned vehicle was taken into military custody for investigation.

Authorities say efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects and bring them to justice.