Shiites used explosives in Abuja attack, killed several officers: Police

The police said, “The proscribed organisation attacked the police checkpoint unprovoked, wielding machetes, improvised explosive devices” and knives.

PRESS RELEASE • August 25, 2024

Shiites

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 the 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.

SP Josephine Adeh, Anipr
Police Public Relations Officer
For: the commissioner of police, FCT, Abuja.
25/08/2024

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