Nasarawa: 3 persons killed in farmers, herders clash
The Nasarawa State Police Command has confirmed three persons killed in a clash between farmers and herders in the state.
Commissioner of Police, Umar Nadada, explained on Thursday that the incident happened in Dogon Duste community, a community between Nasarawa and Toto Local Government Areas of the state.
He said, “the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) received a report that there was a clash between farmers and herders on Monday, November 18 at about 4:30 pm.
“On reaching there, it was discovered that two people were killed on the farm while four were injured and they were rushed to Primary Health Care for treatment, the CP added.
He further said that the Police also found one additional corps in the bush during search operation, bringing the number of the dead to three.He added that the police is working with the community to apprehend those responsible for the clash and ensure that they face the law.
The CP urged residents to continue to strengthen collaboration with security agencies to enhance sustained improved security in the state.
“We have already developed an action plan that revolves around collaborative policing after a careful study of the trend of the crime pattern in the state.
“The state is judged to be one of the most peaceful in the country because of the collaborative strategy with the communities and the support from the state government,” he said.
