Suspected Herdsmen Kill 3 Policemen In Nasarawa State

Nigeria Police Force (File Photo)

Suspected Herdsmen Ambush Policemen In Nasarawa

Three policemen have been killed by suspected herdsmen at Maraban-Udege village in the Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa state.

The Nasarawa State Police Command Public Relations Officer, ASP. Samaila Usman, who confirmed the incidence today, told newsmen in Lafia that the three policemen were ambushed and killed on June 3 on their way to quell a crisis between Agatu farmers and Fulani herdsmen.

Usman said, however, that the command had mobilised a reinforcement team, led by an assistant commissioner of police to find the killers of the policemen.

He  explained that the bodies of the killed policemen were identified as an inspector, a sergeant and a corporal respectively.

The spokesman who disclosed that  the bodies have been recovered and deposited at a morgue did not disclose the names of the policemen.

Nasarawa State and the neighbouring Benue, described as the food basket of the nation have witnessed recurring deadly attacks by herdsmen.

The development has raised concerns that Nigerians may contend with hunger in the near future because of the inability of farmers to cultivate their farms, due to incessant attacks by herdsmen.

Meanwhile, Gov. Umaru Al-Makura had commiserated with the police over the latest killings.

He urged residents in the state to bury their differences and work for peace and harmonious co-existence.