- Ola Williams (Abuja):
Tensions are high in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, as the police confirmed the killing of two officers in what has been described as an “unprovoked attack” by members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), commonly known as the Shi’ite group.
The incident was confirmed today, August 25, in a statement released by the FCT Police Command’s spokesperson, Superintendent of Police (SP) Josephine Adeh.
According to the statement, the attack occurred at a police checkpoint near the Wuse Junction traffic light.
“The proscribed organisation launched an unprovoked attack on some personnel of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the FCT command,” the statement read. “During the assault, two police officers were killed, three others were left unconscious and are currently receiving treatment in the hospital, and three police patrol vehicles were set ablaze.
“The police detailed that the attackers were armed with machetes, knives, and improvised explosive devices, described as locally made bombs in bottles with kerosene.
“FCT Commissioner of Police, Benneth C. Igweh, strongly condemned the attack, vowing that those responsible would face justice. “We will ensure that those involved are brought to book,” he promised.
The police assured the public that the situation is now under control and that normalcy has been restored in the area. Several arrests have already been made in connection with the incident.
