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

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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.

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