FCT Police Confirm Multiple Fatal Auto Accidents At Dutse Baupma

The FCT Police Command has confirmed the tragic multiple motor accident that occurred on Saturday, 8th July 2023 in Dutse Baupma, FCT.

According to a press release signed by the FCT Police Command Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, said that upon receiving a distress call from a concerned citizen near the Tipper Garage, police traffic personnel promptly responded and rushed the victims to Kubwa General Hospital for urgent medical attention.

The Police further said that a doctor at the Kubwa General Hospital confirmed the loss of three lives. 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 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, the statement said.

The Police Command assured residents of the FCT that every effort is being made to ascertain the causes and circumstances surrounding the accident as the Commissioner of Police extends his deepest sympathies to the families, relatives, and loved ones of the deceased.