The proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, popularly known as ‘Shi’ites’, has killed two officers, while three others are left unconscious following an attack on Police by the group.
The Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh who confirmed the incident said the Islamic group launched an attack on some personnel of the Nigeria Police Force at Wuse Junction by traffic light on Sunday.
“The proscribed organization attacked the police checkpoint unprovoked, wielding machetes, improvised explosive devices (locally made bombs in bottles with kerosene), and knives,” she said.
The PPRO said several arrests have already been made in connection with the killings.
Reacting, Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh, condemns the unprovoked attack on Police officers and vows that those who killed his men do not go unpunished.
“You can see now that these people (Shiites) have killed my men. They even went ahead to injure two policewomen. They’ve even declared war on security operatives.
“We spoke to their lawyer. If you heard what he was saying, you would be shocked, you would know that these people have declared total war on us.
“I want to assure you that we won’t take that lightly. This is the last protest or procession they will carry out in FCT,” Igweh said.
However, the group faulted the Police report, saying officers attacked their members and killed several of them.
Sheikh Sidi Munir Mainasara Sokoto in a statement on behalf of the group said: “We wish to inform the public that police have attacked the ongoing Arba’een symbolic trek at Wuse District in Abuja and killed numerous mourners.
“While trying to disperse the Arbaeen trek, the police killed and injured numerous mourners.
“Medical practitioners are attending to those critically injured, and details of those killed, injured, and arrested will be made available to members of the press in due course.
“Before the commencement of the trek, we had searched all participants to ensure no infiltration, and the program will end as scheduled.
“The Arbeen Trek that was conducted yesterday at Masaka and Zuba axis ended peacefully and successfully”.
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