Five arrested for selling meat from dead cattle in Borno

The arrests occurred on July 29, following intelligence received by the Violent Crime Response Unit. The Police Public Relations Officer, Nahum Daso, identified the suspects as Modu Umar, Abba Mohammed, Adam Abubakar, Faruq Gambo, and Mada Usman. Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects allegedly conspired to obtain dead cattle, butcher them, and supply the meat to roadside vendors.

They were reportedly caught with a dead cow carcass they intended to transport for processing and distribution. The suspects remain in custody as investigations continue to determine the full extent of the operation and identify others involved. The Commissioner of Police, Naziru Abdulmajid, condemned the practice as a serious public health threat and assured residents of continued efforts to prevent the sale of unwholesome meat.

The command plans to convene a community engagement with abattoir operators, butchers' associations, and other stakeholders to strengthen monitoring and promote food safety standards.