- Two among the deceased were from Kaduna State
- SP Josephine Adeh said all victims have been evacuated to Kubwa General Hospital
Following a deadly car accident that happened on Saturday in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja, close to the Tipper Garage, Dutse Baupma neighbourhood, at least three people have been declared deceased.
Four additional people who were gravely injured are currently undergoing treatment at the Kubwa General Hospital, according to SP Josephine Adeh, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, who confirmed the situation on Saturday night.
The PPRO added that once traffic professionals from the command attacked the accident scene and transferred all casualties to the facility, the fatalities were confirmed dead there.
She identified the deceased 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.
It was gathered that the accident involved a Black Toyota Camry with registration number YAB 355 AH, a Toyota Pilot, a Truck, and a Tricycle with registration number KUJ 571 VE.
It was also gathered that a Toyota Jeep with registration number BWR 468 CD, reportedly belonging to an officer of the Department of State Services 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