Police officers in Tigania East Sub-County, Meru County, have recovered 204 head of cattle that were stolen during a night raid in the area.

In a statement on Monday, December 29, 2025, the National Police Service (NPS) stated that the recovery was made following a swift response and a coordinated pursuit by officers after the theft was reported.

 The security team tracked the stolen livestock to the Madoadoa area along the Isiolo–Gambela Road.

“The security team tracked the stolen animals to the Madoadoa area, along the Isiolo-Gambela Road, where they encountered and overwhelmed the cattle rustlers after a fierce exchange of fire,” read the statement in part.

All 204 cattle were safely recovered and returned to their rightful owners, bringing relief to the affected residents whose livelihoods depend heavily on livestock.

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The National Police Service has reiterated that it continues to intensify operations against livestock theft through coordinated patrols, multi-agency collaboration, and strong partnerships with local communities, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding livelihoods and enhancing security in pastoral regions.

Members of the public have been urged to continue cooperating with the police by reporting suspicious activities through the toll-free emergency numbers 999, 911, or 112, or anonymously via the #FichuaKwaDCI hotline on 0800 722 203 or WhatsApp 0709 570 000.

This comes a day after police officers in Garbatula, Isiolo County, successfully recovered 300 goats stolen from two local herders in a swift security operation.

In a statement on Monday, November 29, 2025, the National Police Service (NPS) revealed that officers from Garbatula Police Station acted promptly after receiving a report of the theft, launching an immediate pursuit of the suspected livestock rustlers.

The officers tracked the stolen animals to the Malkandaka area, where they encountered five suspected rustlers. Upon spotting the police, the suspects fled the scene, abandoning the goats and evading 

“The team followed the trail of the stolen animals to the Malkandaka area, where they encountered five suspected rustlers. The suspects fled the scene, abandoning the animals, and evading arrest,” the statement read in part.

The recovered animals were secured and later safely returned to their rightful owners, bringing relief to the affected herders.