A police officer was found dead on Tuesday morning in Adudu community of Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa state.
According to report the policeman whose name is still unknown was reportedly killed by some hoodlums.
Nasarawa Police Public Relations Officer, Idrissu Kennedy confirmed the news of the death to Channels Television.
According to him, the police officer is part of the police team mobilised to restore calm in the Southern area of the state. Residents of some communities in the area are currently on flee, leaving their homes due to killings and attacks by armed men suspected to be herdsmen.
Kennedy said the police officer was shot while he alongside his colleagues were trying to repel attacks by hoodlums who were attempting to burn deserted houses in the area.
Security challenges confronting the nation has not spared anyone including civilians and security officers are falling victims of attacks. One of the remaining two policemen declared missing in Benue State was also found dead on Monday, February 12.
Source - Channel
