The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), yesterday, confirmed arresting 97 suspects and recovering several weapons in connection with the attack involving members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), commonly known as the Shi’ite group, and police personnel in Abuja on Sunday. The disclosure was contained in a statement, Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.6/218 dated August 26, 2024, and signed by Force PRO, Force Headquarters, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in Abuja.
The spokesman said the arrest was in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to hunt down the attackers, which left two police officers dead instantly and three unconscious.
He said the IGP had also reaffirmed the unalloyed zeal of the force to arrest the masterminds and bring the killers to justice, emphasising his commitment to maintaining law and order and resisting all sorts of anarchy and unrest in any part of the…
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