The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Monday confirmed the arrest of 97 people in connection with Sunday’s attack by members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), commonly known as the Shi’ite, on a police patrol team leading to the death of two officers while three others were left unconscious. Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who made the disclosure in a press statement, Monday in Abuja, noted that the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has vowed to arrest other people involved, including their sponsors, and bring the killers to justice.....CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE
The statement reads: “The NPF has condemned, vehemently, an unprovoked attack by members of the proscribed IMN commonly known as the Shi’ite group, on police personnel in Abuja on August 25, 2024.
“The incident occurred at Wuse Junction by the traffic light, where assailants targeted a police checkpoint and descended heavily on policemen on duty.
“The attackers, who were armed with machetes, improvised explosive devices, and knives, embarked on several violent attacks which left two police officers dead instantly and three unconscious, currently receiving treatment in hospital. Additionally, three police patrol vehicles were set ablaze during the attack.”
Adejobi further stated, “In line with the directive of IGP Egbetokun, 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, emphasising his commitment to maintaining law and order and resisting all sorts of anarchy and unrest in any part of the country.
“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.
“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.”
He further stated that the police boss 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.
