The Police in Abuja have arrested 19 suspects following a violent attack on security operatives by members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as the Shi’ites.
According to FCT Police Spokesperson SP Josephine Adeh, the attack occurred at Banex Area, Wuse 2, around 2:20 PM on Friday. The assailants, armed with firearms, cutlasses, and petrol bombs, engaged security personnel in intense gunfire, injuring three operatives. One later died at the National Hospital.
FCT Commissioner of Police, Ajao Saka Adewale, condemned the attack, vowing to bring all perpetrators to justice. He urged residents to stay calm and report suspicious activities to the police.
