The Police Command in Kebbi on Thursday confirmed that a suspected herdsman has killed a policeman, Umaru Danladi, at Kaoge in Bagudo Local Government Area of the state.
It said the herder, Babuga Kuaara, has already been arrested for the alleged offence, adding that the policeman was attached to the Kaoje Police Division in Bagudo local government area.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the suspected herdsman was reported to the Police division by a farmer in the area who claimed that the herder led his cows to his farm to destroy it on Wednesday evening.
A witness who craved anonymity told newsmen on Thursday that, “A police officer attached to Kaoje Police division was ordered to go and arrest the herder who was still moving freely with his cattle within the area.
“The Police officer, who came with his rifle, arrested the suspect, but as he was taking him to the waiting patrol vehicle, the herder drew his machete and stabbed the officer on the neck.
“We saw the officer groaning in pain and bleeding, but he died before we could apply first aid.
“The herder was overpowered by officers who rushed to the scene,” the witness said.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Mustapha Suleiman, told journalists that the suspect has been arrested.
“We have arrested the herder, Babuga Kuaara, for killing the officer.
“He has confessed to the crime and will be prosecuted accordingly,” Suleiman said.
