Police Release Names, Photos Of Policemen Killed During Clash With Shiite Members
The identities of the two policemen who were killed during a clash between police operatives and members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), popularly known as the Shiites in Abuja have been revealed.
Spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, Josephine Adeh, shared their photos and names on Sunday.
She identified the late personnel as ASP Innocent Agbabi and Inspector Alexander Odey.
“Last Sunday, these police officers set out to fulfill their duties, but sadly, they lost their lives in the hands of the Shi’ites. As breadwinners for their families, one can only imagine the deep sorrow their loved ones are experiencing now.
“May their souls find eternal rest. Late .ASP INNOCENT AGBABI And Late.INSPR ALEXANDER ODEY.”
Shi’ites had last Sunday clashed with the police in Abuja.
The clash occurred in the Wuse area of the FCT during the Arba’een symbolic procession observed by IMN members.
Arba’een walk is a ceremonial trek that marks the end of a 40-day mourning period of the death of the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
FCT police spokesperson after the clash claimed members of the group attacked and killed two officers.
She added that three officers were rushed to the hospital for medical attention after the incident.
However, IMN in a statement by its spokesperson, Sidi Mainasara, alleged that police killed “numerous members” of the group during the procession.
“We wish to inform the public that police have attacked the ongoing Arba’een Symbolic Trek at Wuse District in Abuja and killed numerous mourners. While trying to disperse the Arbaeen Trek, the police killed and injured numerous mourners,” the statement had read.
“Presently, security agents are busy arresting the Arbaeen Trek mourners.
“Medical practitioners are attending to those critically injured, and details of those killed, injured, and arrested will be made available to members of the press in due course.”
