Police condemn Shiite attack in Abuja, hunt down killers of three officers

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00:00Police condemns Shahid's attack in Abuja, orders operatives to hunt for sponsors through

00:09killers of policemen.

00:12As police confirms arrests of 97 suspects, IGP emplaces measures to seek justice for

00:19slain corps.

00:22The Nigeria Police Force has condemned vehemently a non-provoked attack by members of the proscribed

00:29Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IAMN, commonly known as the Shahid Group, on police personnel

00:36in Abuja on August 25, 2024.

00:42The incident occurred at Wusei Junction by the traffic lights, where assailants targeted

00:48a police checkpoint and descended heavily on policemen on duty.

00:54The attackers, who were armed with matches, improvised explosive devices, knives and

01:03other offensive weapons, embarked on several violent attacks, which left two police officers

01:11dead instantly and three unconscious, currently receiving treatment in hospital.

01:19Additionally, three police patrol vans were set ablaze during the attacks.

01:27In line with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Uluka Ode Adi Uluakbetu

01:32Kumpedi, NPM, FSPSP, the progressive efforts of police operatives have led to the arrests

01:42of 97 suspects and the recovery of several weapons used during the attack.

01:50The IGP has also reaffirmed the unalloyed zeal of the force to arrest other involved

01:56persons and bring the killers to justice, emphasizing his commitment to maintaining

02:03law and other unresisting all sorts of anarchy and unrest in any part of the country.

02:13The unprovoked killings of police officers in the line of duty are highly outrageous

02:20and unacceptable, as those who murdered these policemen have murdered peace.

02:29As investigations unfold, the Nigerian police force is determined to uncover the full extent

02:36of this attack and prevent future occurrences of such violence against police officers.

02:45The Inspector General of Police offers heartfelt sympathies to the grieving families of the

02:52fallen police officers, mourning their loss alongside them, and also wishes a speedy recovery

03:01to those currently undergoing treatment, hoping for their swift return to full health.

03:09The Nigerian police force therefore seeks the support and understanding of the general

03:14public in its quest to maintain law and order, even in the face of extremist threats and

03:22other forms of violent crimes across the country.