The FCT Police Command stated on Sunday that an unprovoked attack by the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria, commonly known as the ‘Shi’ite’ group, resulted in the deaths of two police officers, while three others sustained knife injuries and are in serious condition.
According to the Spokesperson of the FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, “Personnel of the Nigeria Police Force attached to FCT Command at Wuse Junction by the traffic light were attacked. Two police personnel were killed, three were left unconscious in the hospital, and three police patrol vehicles were set ablaze.”
She further explained, “The proscribed organization attacked the police checkpoint unprovoked, wielding machetes, improvised explosive devices (locally made bombs in bottles with kerosene), and knives.”
While several arrests have been made, the Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Benneth Igweh, condemned the unprovoked attack on police officers. He promised to bring those involved to justice.
“The situation is presently under control and normalcy has been restored. Further developments will be communicated in due course,” she added.
