A tragic incident has unfolded in the Wuse area of Abuja, where two police officers were killed and three others left unconscious following a violent clash with members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria, commonly known as the Shiites.

The FCT police command's spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, confirmed the attack and provided details of the incident.

"The FCT police command wishes to confirm an unprovoked attack by the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria, popularly known as the 'Shi'ite' group, on some personnel of the Nigeria Police Force attached to FCT command at Wuse Junction by traffic light," Adeh said. "Two police personnel were killed, three left unconscious in the hospital, and three Police patrol vehicles set ablaze. 

“The proscribed organisation attacked the police checkpoint unprovoked, wielding machetes, improvised explosive devices (locally made bombs in bottles with kerosene), and knives."

The attack, which occurred at the Wuse Junction by the traffic light, has raised concerns about the safety and security of police officers and the general public in the area. 

The FCT police command has promised to investigate the incident and bring those responsible to justice.

"We condemn this senseless and brutal attack on our officers and assure the public that we will do everything possible to ensure that those responsible are brought to book," Adeh added.

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