Police launch investigation as herdsmen machete two to de@th in Nasarawa

Two friends identified as Arigun David, 21, and Michael, 34, have lost their lives in a fracas with a herdsman at Agwan Doka area of Mararaba in Karu local government area of Nasarawa State. Confirming this to newsmen, the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Ramhan Nansel, said the deceased persons were macheted to de@th following an argument. According to him, the Divisional Police Officer in charge of the area received a distressed call at about 1pm on Sunday that cattle belonging to the herder, who is currently on the run, were grazing in the area, and ate the flowers planted by Mr. David. He said on sighting what happened, the deceased confronted the herder and an argument ensued between the duo. Consequently, the herder matched Mr. David, and he d!ed on the spot, he stated.  Explaining further,  SP Nansel said a friend of Mr. David, whose name was given as  Michael of phase four, while attempting to intervene in the incident, was also macheted by the same herder.  He said Michael sustained serious injuries and was rushed to Mararaba Medical Centre for treatment, but was confirmed dead on arrival by a Doctor. He noted that Michaels corpse had been deposited at the same hospital for autopsy. Nansel added that the state Commissioner of Police has ordered a manhunt for the perpetrator of the act to ensure his prosecution.The post Police launch investigation as herdsmen machete two to de@th in Nasarawa appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.