Abuja: Suspected Shi’ite Members, Attack Check Point, Kill Two Policemen, Raze Three Patrol Vehicles

By Ayodele Oni

Suspected Shi’ite members have, reportedly, attacked Policemen at a checkpoint in Abuja, leading to the death of two officers.

Josephine Adeh, Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, said in a statement on Sunday that, already, Police have effected several arrests.

The statement stated: “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.

“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.”