Wednesday 20 April 2016

Fulani herdsmen attack soldiers and kidnap policeman in Agatu



Fulani herdsmen have reportedly kidnapped a police man after engaging a joint team of the Nigerian Army and Mobile Police Force personnel in Agatu, Benue state in a gun duel.

During the attack  a Corporal Ebiakpo Akparakazi was also reported missing. Daily post was told that Benue state police spokesman, ASP Moses Yamu, has confirmed the incident and sent search teams to find the missing officer.

Another youth, Inalegwu Chele, was also reported missing during the attack. It was gathered that the herdsmen opened fire on the security team who were on their way to investigate an alleged killing of two youths, after receiving a distress call. Reports also say the two youths who were allegedly shot by the herdsmen were rescued, and are now receiving treatment.

-Rexinews

- Dailypost

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