Three Die in Multiple Motor Accident in Abuja

Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja 

The FCT Police Command has confirmed that three men lost their lives in a tragic multiple motor accident that occurred on Saturday in Dutse Baupma, Abuja.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Josephine Adeh, said in a statement that the police rushed the victims to Kubwa General Hospital for urgent medical attention after receiving a distress call about the accident from a concerned citizen near the Tipper Garage.

She said the death of the victims was confirmed by the doctor who attended to them.

The deceased were identified as 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.

“Our thoughts and condolences go out to the grieving families and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,” Adeh said.

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,” the police said.

According to the police, the four vehicles involved in the accident had been safely secured at the police station. 

They include a Black Toyota Camry with registration number YAB 355 AH, a Toyota Pilot (registration number unknown), a truck (registration number unknown), and a Tricycle with registration number KUJ 571 VE. 

The police stated that a Toyota SUV with registration number BWR 468 CD, believed to belong to a Department of State Services (DSS) officer, was also 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 urged the public to remain calm and patient while it conducts a thorough investigation into the unfortunate incident, assuring the public that every effort would be made to ascertain the causes and circumstances surrounding the accident.