FCT Police command reported that two police officers were killed and three others sustained knife injuries in an unprovoked attack by the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria, also known as the ‘Shi’ite’ group.
Gatekeepers News reports that the injured officers are in serious condition, according to a statement on Sunday by the Spokesman of FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh.
“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, CP Benneth Igweh condemns the unprovoked attack on Police officers.
“He promises to bring those involved to book.
The situation is presently under control and normalcy restored.
“Further development will be communicated in due course.”
