A multi-agency security team has recovered 149 head of cattle and a donkey suspected to have been stolen from Tigania East following a coordinated security operation.
In a statement shared on its X account, the National Police Service said the recovery was made after officers tracked suspected bandits believed to have driven the animals away from the area.
According to the police, the operation involved several security agencies working together to trace the livestock and secure their safe recovery.
“A multi-agency security team has successfully recovered 149 head of cattle and one donkey following an intensive, well-coordinated security operation,” the statement read.
Authorities said the team pursued the suspects toward the Lombolio direction, a move that led to the successful recovery of the animals.
“The security team tracked the suspected bandits towards the Lombolio direction, resulting in the successful recovery of the animals,” the police stated.
The recovered livestock has since been taken to Ndumuru Police Station, where officials are awaiting positive identification before handing them back to their rightful owners.
Police said security officers remain in the area as efforts continue to track down the suspects and locate any remaining animals that may still be missing.
“The multi-agency security team remains on the ground, continuing efforts to trace the remaining livestock and to apprehend the suspects,” the statement added.
The National Police Service also assured residents that the security situation in the area remains under control, noting that patrols have been intensified to protect both residents and their property.
“The security situation in the area is under control and patrols have been stepped up to ensure the safety of residents and their property,” the agency said.
Police have also called on members of the public to support security operations by reporting suspicious activities to authorities.
“We urge members of the public to continue supporting security efforts by sharing information on criminal activities,” the statement concluded.
