BREAKING: Three killed, patrol vehicle, others burnt as Police, Shiite members clash in Abuja

There is palpable tension at the popular Julius Berger in Abuja following a clash between members of the El Zakzaky movement also known as Shites and men of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command.

Ten persons including policemen are said to have been killed while several others sustained gunshot injuries.

Also, police patrol vehicles deployed to the scene have been burnt down as the police battle the Shiites in the area.

Motorists who are plying the routes have since reverted to alternative routes to avoid being killed and have their vehicles damaged.

The FCT police command is yet to respond to calls by journalists on the situation of things in the area.

FCT police command spokesperson Josephine Adeh when contacted confirmed the incident and promised to respond with a statement shortly.