Police arrest 97 Shi’ites for killing officers in Abuja

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 97 members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), known as the Shi’ite group, for prosecution, following an attack on the officers in Abuja on Sunday, August 25, 2024.

The Star had reported that the clash resulted in the death of two policemen and three sustaining injuries.

No fewer than three patrol vehicles were also set ablaze by the Shi’ites during the clash.

The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Monday, August 26, said credible intelligence reports helped the police operatives to apprehend the detained suspects.

Adejobi said the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun’s directive on the incident would be carried out to the latter.

Adejobi said the IGP had reaffirmed the force’s determination to arrest other persons involved in the attack and bring them to justice.

2 officers killed as police, Shi’ites clash in Abuja

The police spokesman quoted Egbetokun as saying that he would resist all sorts of anarchy and unrest in any part of the country and continue to maintain law and order across Nigeria.

He stated: “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.”

Adejobi said the IGP sympathised with the grieving families of the slain policemen and wished those currently undergoing treatment speedy recovery.

He called on the public to support and understand the NPF in its quest to maintain law and order even in the face of extremist threats and other violent crimes.

The Star