Tuesday, August 4, 2026 - The Borno State Police Command has arrested five persons suspected of processing and distributing meat from dead cattle for sale to members of the public in Maiduguri.
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 intelligence reports on the alleged activity at the Old Maiduguri
Cattle Market.
Police identified the suspects as Modu Umar, 43, Abba
Mohammed, 24, Adam Abubakar, 21, Faruq Gambo, 19, and Mada Usman, 24.
According to the Command, preliminary investigations
indicate that the suspects allegedly obtained cattle that had died, butchered
the carcasses and supplied the meat to roadside vendors for resale to
unsuspecting consumers.
The police said the suspects were apprehended while
allegedly transporting the carcass of a dead cow to the Morumti area of
Maiduguri, where it was reportedly intended for further processing and
distribution.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Police Public Relations
Officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, said investigations were ongoing to determine
the scale of the operation.
“The suspects are currently in police custody while discreet
investigation is ongoing to determine the full extent of the activity, trace
the intended distribution network, identify and apprehend other persons who may
be connected with the alleged practice,” the statement said.
The Commissioner of Police, Naziru Abdulmajid, condemned the
alleged sale of meat from dead animals, warning that such practices pose
serious risks to public health.
He said the
Command would continue to work with relevant government agencies and
stakeholders to curb the sale of unwholesome meat and protect consumers across
the state.
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