The police have said 97 members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as the Shi’ite group, have been detained following a deadly clash with the group in Abuja on Sunday.
Two policemen died in the clash, three others were seriously injured and three patrol vehicles were set ablaze, according to the police.
In a statement on Monday, Force PRO Olumuyiwa Adejobi said credible intelligence reports helped the police to apprehend the suspects.
“As investigations unfold, the Nigeria Police Force is determined to uncover the full extent of this attack and prevent future occurrences of such violence against police officers,” he said.
Adejobi said the Inspector-General Kayode Egbetokun sympathised with the grieving families of the fallen police officers and wished those currently undergoing treatment speedy recovery.
He called on the public to support and understand the Nigeria Police Force in its quest to maintain law and order even in the face of extremist threats and other violent crimes.
