The FCT Police Command has announced what it sedcribed as ‘a tragic multiple’ motor accident that occurred on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at approximately 12:30 PM in Dutse Baupma. The police said that upon receiving a distress call from a concerned citizen near the Tipper Garage, its traffic personnel promptly responded and rushed the victims to the Kubwa General Hospital for urgent medical attention.
It however said that it later confirmed the loss of three persons as confirmed by the doctor that attended to the victims.
A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the FCT Police command, SP Josephine Adeh, identified the deceased persons 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.
SP Adeh also said that four individuals involved in the accident are currently receiving medical treatment at the Kubwa General Hospital.
She said; “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.
“Furthermore, four vehicles involved in the accident have 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. 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,” she said.
The FCT Police while expressing condolences to the grieving families and loved ones of the deceased persons during this incredibly difficult time, urged the public to remain calm and patient as they conduct a thorough investigation into the unfortunate incident.
The police assured that every effort was being made to ascertain the causes and circumstances surrounding the accident.
The FCT police spokesperson said that the Commissioner of Police extends his deepest sympathies to the families, relatives, and loved ones of the deceased, adding that the command will continue to provide timely updates on any further developments related to this case.
