Earlier today, a confrontation occurred between law enforcement and members of the Shiite movement near the Wuse Market area in Abuja.
The police have confirmed that five officers in Wuse were assaulted. Tragically, two officers have been confirmed dead, while three others are currently unconscious.
The police confirmed in a statement by SP Josephine Adeh, Anipr Police Public Relations Officer for the Commissioner of Police, FCT, Abuja.
“The FCT police command wishes to 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, 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.
“While several arrests have been effected, the Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh, Psc. mni. Condemns the unprovoked attack on Police officers. He promises to bring those involved to book.
The situation is presently under control and normalcy restored.
“Further development will be communicated in due course.”