Two police officers were killed and three others injured in an attack by members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) in Abuja on August 25, 2024. The attack, involving machetes and improvised explosives, occurred at Wuse Junction. Several arrests were made, and the situation is now under control.
Two police officers were killed, and three others were left unconscious following an attack by members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shi'ites, in Abuja on August 25, 2024.
The incident occurred at a police checkpoint at Wuse Junction. The Islamic group reportedly attacked the officers with machetes, improvised explosive devices, and knives.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, through its spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the incident, stating that several members of the group have been arrested. FCT Police Commissioner Benneth C. Igweh condemned the attack, vowing to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
The situation has since been brought under control, and normalcy has been restored in the area. Further updates on the incident are expected to be communicated as the investigation progresses.
