UPDATE: Two policemen shot, 6 injured as Shiites members invade National Assembly

Nine policemen were taken to hospital following a clash with members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) on Tuesday. 

According to FCT Police Command, 40 members of the sect otherwise known as Shiites were taken into custody as police foiled their alleged violent attempt to forcefully invade the National Assembly by members of Islamic to forcefully invade the National Assembly.

A statement from Public Relations Officer for the command, DSP Anjuguri Manzah on behalf of Commissioner of Police, explained that the group, which started its activity, camouflaged in a peaceful procession became violent and were trying to force their way into the National Assembly. 

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“Police operatives on the ground, however, acted proactively, professionally and used minimum force to disperse the unruly protesters. 

“Members of the sect during the violent protest shot two police personnel on the leg, while clubs and stones were used to inflict injuries on six other policemen. 

Manzah said the investigation into the incidence was continuing.  

“In view of the foregoing, the Command wishes to state unequivocally that while it recognizes and respects the right of citizens to peaceful procession, an attempt by any individual or group of persons to cause the breakdown of law and order will not be tolerated. “Those arrested in the process will be dealt with in accordance with the appropriate law of the land.”

The statement then enjoined members of the public to go on with their lawful activities as normalcy has been restored, and adequate security measures have been emplaced by the Command to forestall any security breach.