Police Condemns Shi’ite Brutal Attack, Issues Manhunt For Killers

The Nigeria Police Force has strongly condemned what it has called an unprovoked assault by members of the banned Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as the Shi’ite group, on police officers in Abuja on Sunday.

In a statement released on Monday, Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi detailed the incident, which took place at Wuse Junction near the traffic light. The assailants targeted a police checkpoint, launching a brutal attack on the officers on duty.

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The attackers, armed with machetes, improvised explosive devices, and knives, carried out a series of violent assaults that resulted in the immediate deaths of two police officers and left three others unconscious, who are now receiving medical treatment.

Additionally, three police patrol vehicles were set on fire during the attack, Adejobi reported.

“In line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun PhD., NPM., fspsp., the progressive efforts of police operatives have led to the arrest of 97 suspects and the recovery of several weapons used in the attack.

“The IGP has also reaffirmed the unalloyed zeal of the Force to arrest other involved persons and bring the killers to justice, emphasizing his commitment to maintaining law and order and resisting all sorts of anarchy and unrest in any part of the country.

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“The unprovoked killings of police officers in the line of duty are highly outrageous and unacceptable as those who murdered these policemen have murdered peace,” the statement said.

It added, “As investigations unfold, the Nigeria Police Force is determined to uncover the full extent of this attack and prevent future occurrences of such violence against police officers.

“The IGP offers heartfelt sympathies to the grieving families of the fallen police officers, mourning their loss alongside them and also wishes a speedy recovery to those currently undergoing treatment, hoping for their swift return to full health.”

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