The Zamfara state command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has arrested two suspects who forged the signature of a district head Marafan Gobir, Hakimin in Sabon Birni local government Area of Sokoto as a prelude to claim 40 rustled cows in the state.
Parading the suspects at NSCDC headquarters in Gusau on Tuesday, Commandant Sani Mustafa assured that the Corps would leave no stone unturn to ensure a free crime society in the state.
Mustafa represented by the Command Public Relations Officer, Sc Ikor Oche said the suspects included Bashir Bala (M) 30 years of Unguwar Gwazar area of Gusau and Usman Mohammed (M) 33 years, AKA Alh. GEDE of Lalan Area in Gusau metropolis.
According to him, “Exhibits recovered were a copy of the forged Document said to have emanated from Marafan Gobir Hakimin Sabon Birni local government Area of Sokoto state.
“On the 21 March 2024, one Bashar Bala (m) 30 years was arrested at Zakat and endowment board where rustled animals are kept for claims by legitimate owners with a suspected forged document reading Marafan Gobir Hakimim Sabon Birnin local government area of Sokoto state.
“The said suspect was laying claim falsely to about 40 rustled cows which he claimed to be the original owner as stated in the forged document.
“During preliminary investigation, the suspect confessed that the said document was actually forged and given to him by one Alh. Usman Mohammed aka Alh. Gede who happens to be a member of the committee.
“Alh. Gede confessed to having conspired with the said suspect to lay false claim to the 40 rustled cows from the committee.
“This act is contrary to sections 121, 63 and 59 of law no 18 of the Zamfara state penal code law 2024.”
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He said the corp in its resilient efforts to purge the state of all manners of criminalities under the purview of the state commandant Sani Mustapha is poised to support the government In the combat of insecurity in all ramifications.
He, therefore, warned all tho involved in such sharp practices to desist henceforth as the corps will deal decisively with anyone found culpable using the extent laws of the federation.
The Corps maintained that all the suspects would be charged in court after the investigation for prosecution.
