By Goodluck Ikiebe
The FCT Police Command 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 at Wuse Junction by traffic light.
FCT spokesperson, SP Josephine Andeh, says in a statement that during the attack, 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 statement added.
According to the statement, “While several arrests have been effected, the Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh, has condemned the unprovoked attack on Police officers.
CP Igweh promised 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 assured.
