Three persons have been killed in a clash between farmers and herders in Dogon Duste village, which is located between Nasarawa and Toto Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Nasarawa State.
The Commissioner of Police (CP) in the state, Umar Nadada made the confirmation on Thursday in an interview with Journalists in Lafia.
According to him, the clash between farmers and herders which occured on November 18 led to the death of three persons.The CP said four persons were injured and rushed to Primary Health Care for treatment.
He however said that normalcy had since been restored in the area, saying that the police was working with the community to apprehend those responsible for the clash.
“We have already developed an action plan that revolves around collaborative policing after a careful study of the trend of the crime pattern in the state.
“The protection of life and property is a collective responsibility hence the need for all residents should with the command to tackle security challenges.
“The state is one of the most peaceful in the country because of the collaborative strategy with the communities and the support from the state government,” he said.
The CP further said that the command had made a significant progress in the fight against insecurity in the state.
He said that the collaboration with members of the public had helped in curbing insecurity and appealed for its sustenance.
He, therefore urged residents to continue to strengthen collaborate with security agencies to enhance sustained improved security in the state.
