Proscribed Islamic Movement, Shi’ite Group launched attack on men of the Nigeria Police Force in Wuse, Abuja while staging procession.
A press statement issued by the Abuja force PRO, Josephine Adeh confirmed that two men of the force were killed while three suffered severe injuries and remain unconscious.
Josephine confirmed that police effect several arrests of members of the proscribed Islamic Movement.
“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 traffic light, where two (2) police personnel were killed, three left unconscious in the hospital, and three (3) Police patrol vehicles set ablaze.
“The proscribed organisation attacked the police checkpoint unprovoked, wielding machetes, improvised explosive devices (locally made bombs in bottles with kerosene), and knives.
“While several arrests have been effected, the Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh, Psc. mni. Condemns the unprovoked attack on Police officers. He promises to bring those involved to book.
“The situation is presently under control and normalcy restored.Further development will be communicated in due course”.
