By Gbemiga Olamikan.
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 attached to FCT command at Wuse Junction by traffic light, where two (2) police personnel were killed and 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. This was disclosed by FCT Police Public Relations Officer SP Josephine Adeh in a statement at about 2:30 pm today.
SP Josephine said several arrests have been effected as the Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Ben Igweh, Condemns the unprovoked attack on Police officers, promises to bring those involved to book.
However, SP Josephine reported that the situation is presently under control and normalcy restored, assured that any further development will be communicated in due course.
