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Mr. Ajao Saka Adewale the Commissioner of Police of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command has unequivocally condemned the unprovoked attack on security operatives by members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria also known as the Shi’ites.
Though this was his first assignment as the new Police Boss of Abuja. The incident happened on March 28, 2025, at approximately 2:20 PM, the FCT Police Command received a distress call reporting a violent assault on security personnel by Shiites members armed with firearms, cutlasses, catapults, sticks, stones, petrol bombs, and other lethal weapons in the Banex Area, Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse 2.
Upon swift deployment to the scene, police and security personnel encountered intense gunfire from the attackers, resulting in the serious injury of three security operatives. They were promptly transported to the National Hospital, where one was tragically pronounced dead.
Nineteen suspects have been arrested in connection with this incident, while others managed to escape. Normalcy has since been fully restored, and investigations are ongoing to ensure that all perpetrators are brought to justice. He emphasized that actions are being implemented to apprehend those responsible for this heinous act.
Ajao warns that attacks on security operatives who risk their lives to protect citizens will not be tolerated. He then urged residents to remain calm, cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and report any suspicious activities to the Command at the following numbers: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883.