Two police officers were killed and three others rendered unconscious after a violent clash with members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as the Shiites, in the Wuse area of Abuja on Sunday.
Josephine Adeh, the spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, confirmed the tragic incident, emphasizing the brutality of the attack, which also saw three police patrol vehicles destroyed.
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“The FCT police command wishes to confirm an unprovoked attack by the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria, popularly known as the ‘Shi’ite’ group, on some personnel of the Nigeria Police Force attached to FCT command at Wuse Junction by the traffic light, where two (2) police personnel were killed, three left unconscious in the hospital, and three (3) Police patrol vehicles set ablaze,” Adeh stated.
The attackers, armed with machetes, improvised explosive devices, and knives, launched their assault at a police checkpoint.
“The proscribed organisation attacked the police checkpoint unprovoked, wielding machetes, improvised explosive devices (locally made bombs in bottles with kerosene), and knives,” Adeh added.
In the wake of the violence, FCT Police Commissioner Benneth Igweh condemned the attack and assured the public that those responsible would be held accountable.
“While several arrests have been effected, the Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh, condemns the unprovoked attack on Police officers. He promises to bring those involved to book. The situation is presently under control and normalcy restored,” the police spokesperson affirmed.
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