A group of armed hoodlums launched a violent attack on police officers in the Byazhin area of Kubwa, Abuja, leaving two officers injured.
According to intelligence sources, the incident occurred on Wednesday after the police responded to a distress call from a trader whose goods had been vandalized.
Upon arriving at the scene, the patrol team was ambushed by the assailants, who were armed with machetes and other dangerous weapons.
During the attack, Inspector Wabi Elisha sustained a deep machete wound to the head, while Inspector Sunday Ujah suffered injuries to his face and shoulder.
Both officers were rushed to Kubwa General Hospital, where Ujah was treated and discharged.
Elisha, however, required further medical attention and was referred to the National Hospital.
Security forces later launched a manhunt for the attackers, with authorities confirming that efforts were ongoing to track down those responsible.
The State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) has since taken over the case.