Police arrest 97 Shiites over deadly Abuja clash

Police arrest 97 Shiites over deadly Abuja clash

At least 97 members of the outlawed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shiites, have been arrested, the police have said.

The arrest and imminent prosecution of the suspects are not unconnected to a clash that left two policemen dead and three others severely injured in Abuja on Sunday.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that three patrol vehicles were razed by the Shiites during the clash.

The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, announced the arrest of the suspect in a statement on Monday in Abuja.

According to him, credible intelligence reports helped the police operatives to apprehend the detained suspects.

He said the Inspector-General of Police (IG), Mr Kayode Egbetokun’s directive on the matter would be carried out to the latter.

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

The police spokesman quoted the IG as saying he would thwart all sort of unrest in any part of the country, and promised to continue to maintain law and order in all parts of the country.

According to him, 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,” he said.

Adejobi said the inspector-general sympathised with the grieving families of the fallen police officers and wished those currently undergoing treatment speedy recovery.

Police arrest 97 Shiites over deadly Abuja clash