The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command has said its operatives arrested 57 suspected members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) also known as Shi’ites who protested in the Gwarinpa area of Abuja.

According to a statement by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Adeh Josephine, said the joint security operatives have restored normalcy to the area.

The Police PRO, added that there was no casualty recorded during the incident, stressing that the security team were able to foil attacks launched on them.

She said items recovered from the suspects include, a vehicle, flags, petrol bombs, weapons, mobile phones, charms and other exhibits.