The FCT police command has confirmed the killing of two police officers by the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria, popularly known as the ‘Shi'ite’ group. 

According to the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Josephine Adeh, "some personnel of the Nigeria Police Force attached to FCT command at Wuse Junction by traffic light, where two (2) police personnel were killed, three left unconscious in the hospital, and three (3) Police patrol vehicles set ablaze" .

She said the proscribed organisation attacked the police checkpoint unprovoked, wielding machetes, improvised explosive devices (locally made bombs in bottles with kerosene), and knives.

"While several arrests have been effected, the Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh condemns the unprovoked attack on Police officers. He promises to bring those involved to book" .

She said the situation is presently under control and normalcy restored.