The Borno State Police Command has arrested five suspects for allegedly butchering dead cattle and supplying the meat to roadside vendors for resale to unsuspecting consumers in Maiduguri.
CDA News Nigeria reports that the suspects were arrested on July 29, 2026, by operatives of the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit, also known as the Crack Squad, following credible intelligence on the alleged illegal activity at the Old Maiduguri Cattle Market.
The suspects were identified as Modu Umar (43), Abba Mohammed (24), Adam Abubakar (21), Faruq Gambo (19), and Mada Usman (24).
According to the police, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly obtained cattle that had died, butchered the carcasses and distributed the meat to roadside vendors for public consumption. They were reportedly intercepted while transporting the carcass of a dead cow to the Morumti area of Maiduguri for further processing.
The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, said investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the operation, identify the distribution network and apprehend other suspects linked to the alleged crime.
CDA News Nigeria gathered that the Commissioner of Police, Naziru Abdulmajid, condemned the alleged practice, describing it as a serious threat to public health. He assured residents that the Command would continue working with relevant agencies to eliminate the sale of unwholesome meat and safeguard consumers across Borno State.
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