The FCT Police Command has confirmed an 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.
The FCT PPRO, SP Josephine Adeh said the command has made several arrests.
Meanwhile the Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh has condemned the unprovoked attack on Police officers.
He vowed to bring those involved to book.
The CP assured that the situation is presently under control and normalcy been restored.
