Police detain 97 Shi’ites over killing of  officers in Abuja

The Police has detained 97 members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), a Shi’ite group that attacked some policemen, killed two and burnt three police vehicles on Sunday in Abuja.

The police had earlier said two officers were killed by the suspects while three were unconscious in hospital.

He said Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has reaffirmed the determination of the police to arrest others involved in the attack and bring them to justice.

According to him, the unprovoked killing of police officers in the line of duty is highly outrageous and unacceptable.

“As investigations unfold, the Nigeria Police Force is determined to uncover the full extent of this attack and prevent such violence against police officers,” he said.

Adejobi said the inspector-general sympathised with the families of the fallen police officers and wished those undergoing treatment speedy recovery.

He called on the public to support the Police in its quest to maintain law and order even in the face of extremist threats.