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Soldiers Foil Cattle Theft, Save Driver From Lynching In Kaduna
Troops have successfully foiled a cattle theft attempt and rescued a driver from being lynched by an angry mob in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The incident was reported in a post on X by security analyst Zagazola Makama.
According to the report, troops of Operation Enduring Peace responded to a distress call at about 2:45 a.m. on Tuesday after suspected cattle rustlers attacked Wuro Goshe village.
On arrival, the suspects fled the scene, abandoning a vehicle carrying a cow believed to have been stolen.
Security sources said the troops also intervened to rescue the driver of the vehicle, who was nearly lynched by angry youths who gathered at the scene.
The driver was later taken to the Jaji Military Cantonment Medical Centre, where he is currently receiving treatment.
The recovered cow was returned to its rightful owner, while the abandoned vehicle was taken into military custody for investigation.
Authorities confirmed that efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects and bring them to justice.