Brave policeman killed fighting herdsmen in Southern Kaduna, several soldiers injured

At least one security operative has been confirmed dead in the gun battle between Fulani herdsmen and combined forces of the Nigerian Army and Nigeria Police.

FILE PHOTO: Southern Kaduna has remained a source of concern for security agencies because of the incessant attacks of Fulani herdsmen.

Sahara Reporters quotes a source at Defence Headquarters in Abuja as saying that the security operative, a brave policeman, was killed during the gun duel on Sunday, February 19 night after a large band of well-armed Fulani herdsmen attacked communities in the Southern Kaduna area of Kaduna State.

The source stated further that some other policemen and soldiers were also injured during the clash that saw the Fulani herdsmen repelled by the soldiers and mobile policemen in about four villages in Jema'a and Kaura local government areas of the state.