FCT Police Command confirmes that mltiple-motor accident claimed the lives of three men in Abuja, while four others including two females and two males were rushed to the hospital for medical attention.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Josephine Adeh, in a statement, noted that the incident occurred around 12:30 pm in Dutse Baupma.
she said on receiving a distress call from a concerned citizen near the Tipper Garage, our dedicated traffic personnel promptly responded and rushed the victims to Kubwa General Hospital for urgent medical attention.
According to the statement, she added that four vehicles involved in the accident had been safely secured at the police station. Involved in the multiple clash were a Black Toyota Camry with registration number YAB 355 AH, a Toyota Pilot with egistration number unknown, a Truck registration number unknown, and a Tricycle with registration number KUJ 571 VE.
According to her, a Toyota Jeep with registration number BWR 468 CD, believed to belong to a Department of State Security (DSS) officer, was taken from the scene by DSS personnel from Ushafa, Abuja.
The statement, states the names of the deceased as follows: Hosea Stehen, a 34-year-old male from EFAB Metropolis Estate, Karasana, Abuja; Muhammad Lawal, a 32-year-old male from Jere, Kaduna State; and Bashir Shaibu, a 25-year-old male, also from Jere, Kaduna State.
Additionally, four individuals involved in the accident are currently receiving medical treatment at Kubwa General Hospital. They are Maria Ibeku, a 21-year-old female; Ebuka Eleodimuo, a 38-year-old male; Joy Adebayo, a 36-year-old female; and Bashir Haruna, a 25-year-old male. These individuals hail from Mbouko Village, Dutse, and Karasana Village in Abuja.
It is worth noting that a Toyota Jeep with registration number BWR 468 CD, believed to belong to a Department of State Security officer, was taken from the scene by DSS Personnel from Ushafa, Abuja. The driver of the vehicle has been identified as David C.Y Audu, a male resident of Ushafa.
The FCT Police Command urges the public to remain calm and patient as we conduct a thorough investigation into this unfortunate incident.
