The FCT police command says it has confirmed 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.
According to a statement issued on Sunday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, two (2) police personnel were killed, three left unconscious in the hospital, and three (3) Police patrol vehicles set ablaze.
Adeh said 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 PPRO said the Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh ondemned the unprovoked attack on Police officers, promising to bring those involved to book.
“The situation is presently under control and normalcy restored.
“Further development will be communicated in due course.” The statement reads
