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.
One of the policemen, Corporal Ebiakpo
Akparakazi, was also reported missing during the
attack.
The Benue state police spokesman, ASP Moses
Yamu, who confirmed the incident, said that
search teams have been sent out 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.
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