FCT Police confirm killing of two personnel following clashes with ‘Shi’ite’ group in Wuse
The FCT police command has confirmed the killing of two police personnel during a rally by the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria, popularly known as the ‘Shi’ite’ group.
In a statement on X, formerly called Twitter, the Police Public Relations Officer for the commissioner of police, FCT, Abuja, SP Josephine Adeh, Anipr said three other personnel attached to the FCT command at Wuse Junction by traffic light, were left unconscious in the hospital while three (3) Police patrol vehicles were set ablaze.
The statement reads, “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. SP Josephine Adeh, Anipr Police Public Relations Officer For: the commissioner of police, FCT, Abuja. 25/08/2024.”
