Shi’ite’ group attack police personnels at Wuse, Abuja

By Kemi Kindness

The FCT police command on Sunday confirm 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.

The Command says the attack resulted in the death of police personnel with three left unconscious in the hospital, and three Police patrol vehicles set ablaze.

A statement on Sunday by the FCT police command says the proscribed organisation attacked the police checkpoint unprovoked, wielding machetes, improvised explosive devices consisting of locally made bombs in bottles with kerosene and knives.

The statement by the Command PRO, Josephine Adeh says while several arrests have been effected, the Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Benneth C. 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.

SP Adeh noted that further development will be communicated in due course.