The Police in Abuja have begun investigation into the fatal car crash that claimed the lives of a family four trying to escape from motor park touts.
FCT police command spokesperson SP Josephine Adeh said three unidentified men forcefully entered a grey Toyota Highlander, registration number ABJ 206 EC, near Berger Junction, Utako, and struggled with the driver to control the steering. The incident occurred at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway near the Mabushi underpass.
She said the vehicle lost control during the struggle, hit a parked Mazda, and somersaulted into a bridge pillar under the bridge along the Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway by Mabushi.
“Preliminary findings indicate 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,” Adeh said,
“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. The Mazda driver, one Suleman Mohammed, sustained no life-threatening injuries.”
“Investigation into the circumstances of the incident is underway. The Command commiserates with the 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.”
