Herdsman arrested for destroying farm stabs policeman to death in Kebbi

A suspected herdsman has been arrested by the Kebbi State Police Command for killing a policeman, Umaru Danladi, at Kaoge in the Bagudo Local Government Area of the state.

Babuga Kuaara, the herder, had been arrested after a farmer reported to the police on Wednesday evening that he grazed his cows on his farm, destroying crops.

A witness told newsmen on Thursday that ”a police officer attached to Kaoje police division was ordered to go and arrest the herder who was still wandering 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 his neck.

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“We saw the officer groaning in pains 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.