SHIITE ATTACK: 2 POLICE OFFICERS KILLED, 3 STABBED IN ABUJA – POLICE
On Sunday, the FCT Police command said that, following an unprovoked attack by the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria, popularly known as the ‘Shi’ite’ group, two police officers were killed while three others sustained knife injuries and were in serious condition
Spokesman of FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh said “personnel of the Nigeria Police Force attached to FCT command at Wuse Junction by traffic light we’re attached and 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 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.
“Further development will be communicated in due course.”
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