**Breaking News: Cattle Rustlers Nabbed in Oyo, 5 Stolen Cows Recovered** In a recent operation, the Oyo State Police Command has apprehended four suspected cattle rustlers with five stolen cows in the Ado Awaye area. This development is a significant blow to the activities of cattle thieves in the region. According to DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, the Police Public Relations Officer, the suspects were rounded up by a team of police operatives and local security partners, including vigilantes, who responded swiftly to a distress call received from a local resident. The incident occurred on Thursday, 13th March, 2026, at around 2:00 a.m. when a group of armed hoodlums invaded the cattle camp of one Yahaya in the Iserin area, making off with several cows. The police were informed and promptly mobilized a team to the scene. Upon arrival, the police team found the suspects attempting to load the stolen cows into a white Mazda bus with registration number KMA 178 ZY. However, upon sighting the approaching police, the suspects abandoned the vehicle and fled into the bush, leaving behind two tied-up cattle herders, Ibrahim Musa and Ibrahim Umaru. The joint police and local security team successfully recovered the stolen cows, bringing relief to the affected cattle owners and showcasing the effectiveness of collaboration between law enforcement and local communities in tackling crime. This development is a welcome relief to farmers and herders in Oyo State, who have been bearing the brunt of cattle rustling activities in recent times. The police have assured the public that efforts will continue to be made to apprehend and prosecute those involved in such crimes.