The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command
has launched an investigation into a fatal road accident allegedly caused by
touts, which claimed four lives in Abuja on Wednesday.
Police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh,
confirmed the development in a statement on Thursday.
According to her, the incident occurred around 1:30
p.m. along the Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway near Mabushi Underbridge.
“Preliminary findings show that a grey Toyota
Highlander, registration number ABJ 206 EC, driven by Emeka Ehekweme
with his wife onboard, was intercepted by three unidentified suspects near
Berger Junction, Utako,” the statement read.
Adeh explained that the suspects forcibly entered the
vehicle, sparking a struggle for control of the steering wheel. This caused the
SUV to lose control, collide with a parked Mazda, and somersault into a bridge
pillar.
Tragically, Ehekweme, his wife, and two of the
suspects were confirmed dead on arrival at the National Hospital, Abuja.
The third suspect survived and is currently receiving medical care. The driver
of the parked Mazda, Suleman Mohammed, sustained non-life-threatening
injuries.
Adeh expressed condolences to the bereaved families
and assured residents of the command’s resolve to get to the root of the
incident.
“The FCT Police Command extends its condolences to the
families of the deceased and pledges a thorough investigation to establish the
facts surrounding this tragedy. Further updates will be provided as the
investigation progresses,” she said.
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