One person has been pronounced dead and two injured following a violent clash between members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as the Shi’ites, and security operatives in Abuja.
A statement by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh said at about 2:20 PM, the FCT Police Command received a distress call reporting a violent assault on security personnel by IMN members armed with firearms, cutlasses, catapults, sticks, stones, petrol bombs, and other lethal weapons in the Banex Area, Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse 2.
Adeh explained that upon swift deployment to the scene, police and security personnel encountered intense gunfire from the attackers, resulting in the serious injury of three security operatives who were promptly transported to the National Hospital, where one was pronounced dead.
He added that 19 suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident, while others managed to escape.
The statement further added that normalcy has since been fully restored, and investigations are ongoing to ensure that all perpetrators are brought to justice.
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Adewale Ajao, has unequivocally condemned the unprovoked attack on security operatives by members of the proscribed group.
He also reassured Abuja residents of their safety.
