The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the death of three persons in tragic multiple motor accident that occurred on Saturday at Dutse Baupma in Abuja.
The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh in a statement issued Saturday said the accident that occured about 12:30 pm also left four people injured.
He said the victims were rushed to Kubwa General Hospital for urgent medical attention.
Adeh said: “FCT Police Command is deeply saddened to report a tragic multiple motor accident that occurred on the 8th of July, 2023, at approximately 12:30 pm in Dutse Baupma.
“Upon 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.
“Regrettably, we confirm the loss of three precious lives, as confirmed by the attending doctor.
“The deceased have been identified 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 Bmuko Village, Dutse, and Karasana Village in Abuja.”
Adeh said four vehicles involved in the accident have been safely secured at the police station.
The vehicles involved din the trgaic accident are: 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.
Adeh added 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, while 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 as it conducts a thorough investigation into this unfortunate incident.