Policeman Found Dead In Nasarawa

One of the police officers deployed to Nasarawa to restore peace and normalcy in the state has been found dead in Adudu community of Obi Local Government Area of the state.

Naija News gathered that the policeman who is yet to be identified, was found lifeless on Tuesday morning.

Nasarawa Police Public Relations Officer, Idrissu Kennedy confirmed the death to Channels TV, saying the police officer is part of the police team mobilised to restore calm in the Southern area of the state.

Residents of some communities in the area have fled their homes due to the attacks and killings by suspected herdsmen.

Kennedy said the police officer was shot while he alongside his colleagues were trying to repel attacks by hoodlums who were trying to burn deserted houses in the area.

He said further that investigations are underway to apprehend the attackers.

Naija News reported that one of the two policemen declared missing in Benue State was found dead on Monday, February 12. He was found with a mutilated body as his eyes, ears and nose were removed.

Also, two personnel of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) were also killed by suspected herdsmen in Awange village of Kasseyo Ward in Guma Local Government Area of Benue state.