Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) say it has arrested 19 suspects in connection with a violent attack on security operatives carried out by members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as the Shi’ites, in Abuja.
The attack occurred on Friday around 2:20 PM in the Banex Area of Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse 2.
The Command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, in a statement, revealed that the Police responded swiftly to a distress call reporting an unprovoked assault by IMN members armed with firearms, cutlasses, catapults, sticks, stones, petrol bombs, and other dangerous weapons.
According to the statement, security personnel arriving at the scene were met with heavy gunfire from the attackers, resulting in severe injuries to three officers.
“The injured operatives were immediately rushed to the National Hospital, where one of them was pronounced dead”, the statement reads.
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao Saka Adewale, condemned the attack and reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to ensuring that all perpetrators are brought to justice.
He emphasized that efforts are underway to apprehend those who managed to escape.
“Attacks on security operatives who risk their lives to protect citizens will not be tolerated”, Adewale said, urging residents to remain calm and cooperate with law enforcement agencies.
The CP also advised the public to report any suspicious activities to the Command through the following numbers: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883.
