Two police officers and a trader have been confirmed dead following a clash between members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, commonly known as the ‘Shi’ite’ group, and personnel of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the FCT command. The confrontation occurred at Wuse Junction near the traffic light.
In a statement confirming the incident, the command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, reported that three other individuals are currently unconscious in the hospital. Additionally, three police patrol vehicles were set ablaze during the attack.
“The proscribed organisation attacked the police checkpoint unprovoked, wielding machetes, improvised explosive devices (locally made bombs in bottles with kerosene), and knives,” Adeh said.
She added that several arrests have been made in connection with the incident. The Commissioner of Police for the FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh, Psc. mni, condemned the unprovoked attack on police officers and promised to bring those responsible to justice.
Adeh also stated that the situation is now under control and normalcy has been restored.
