By A deadly clash between members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shi’ites, with the Nigeria Police Force has claimed two policemen and injured three others in Abuja.
One of the injured
The brawl occurred on Sunday at the Wuse area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) during the Arba’een symbolic trek observed by IMN members.
The Spokesperson of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, Josephine Adeh, in a statement, confirmed the incident.
Destroyed car
She said members of the group attacked and killed two officers.
The police spokesperson added that three officers were rushed to the hospital for medical attention after the incident but are still unconscious.
Destroyed car
She added that three police patrol vehicles were set ablaze during the unfortunate incident.
According to her, members of the group wielded machetes, improvised explosive devices (locally made bombs in bottles with kerosene), and knives.
Adeh said several arrests have been made, adding that normalcy has returned to the area.
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