Chukwu said the suspects who have been responsible for the loss of sheep and goats in the city and terrorising residents, were apprehended on Sept. 3 on a tip-off.
He said the recovered animals comprised 61 sheep and two goats and were valued at N 5.7 million, adding that the suspects confessed to stealing the animals.
He said the police also arrested a suspect over allegation of criminal trespass, and explained that the man was believed to be going into homes of people and stealing various items.