The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has launched an investigation into a fatal accident allegedly caused by touts, which claimed four lives on Wednesday in Abuja.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday.
She said the accident occurred at about 1:30 p.m. along the Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway, by Mabushi Underbridge.
“Preliminary findings indicated that a grey Toyota Highlander, registration number ABJ 206 EC, driven by one Emeka Ehekweme with his wife, was accosted by three unidentified suspects who forcefully entered the vehicle near Berger Junction, Utako.
“In the ensuing struggle for control of the steering, the vehicle lost control, struck another parked Mazda vehicle and somersaulted into a bridge pillar.
“The Highlander’s driver, his wife, and two of the assailants were confirmed dead on arrival at the National Hospital, while a third suspect is currently receiving treatment,” Adeh said.
She added that the Mazda driver, identified as Suleman Mohammed, escaped with no life-threatening injuries.
The police spokesperson noted that investigations were ongoing to ascertain the circumstances of the incident.
“The command commiserates with families of the deceased and assures the public of a thorough investigation to ascertain the facts of the matter. Further development will be communicated in due course,” she said.
