2 officers killed as Shiite members attack policemen in Abuja

The Commissioner of Police in the FCT, Benneth Igweh, has condemned the attack on police officers by members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria and promised to bring those involved to justice.

According to Josephine Adeh, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, several arrests have been made after the Shiite members killed two policemen and injured others in Wuse area of Abuja.

Adeh said: “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 Police attached to FCT command at Wuse Junction by traffic light, where two police personnel were killed, three left unconscious in the hospital, and three 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, condemns the unprovoked attack on Police officers. He promises to bring those involved to book.”

Sidi Mainasara, a leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, however, alleged that the police attacked the Shiite members killing and injuring many.