The Nasarawa State Police Command has confirmed that three persons were killed in a clash between farmers and herders in the state.
Umar Nadada, Commissioner of Police (CP) in the state made the disclosure to newsmen on Thursday in Lafia.
He explained that the incident happened in Dogon Duste community, a community between Nasarawa and Toto Local Government Areas of the state.
“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 deaths to three.
He noted that normalcy had returned to the area and said that they would get to the root of the matter.
He added that the police is working with the community to apprehend those responsible for the clash and ensure that they face the law.
He urged residents to continue to strengthen collaborate with security agencies to enhance sustained improved security in the state.
Nadada said the protection of life and property is a collective responsibility hence the need for all residents to rally round the command to tackle security challenges.
“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,” he said.
The CP further said that the command had made a significant progress in the fight against insecurity in the state.
He said that the collaboration with members of the public had helped in curbing insecurity and appealed for its sustainence.
“The state is adjudged 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 added. (NAN).