Couple, Two Suspects K!lled After Carjacking Attempt Leads To Road Cr@sh In Abuja
Couple, Two Suspects Killed After Carjacking Attempt Leads To Road Crash In Abuja
It was learnt that the accident occurred around 1:30 p.m.
Atragic incident unfolded in Abuja on Wednesday when a carjacking attempt spiraled into a fatal crash that claimed four lives and left one person injured along the Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway by Mabushi Underbridge.
It was learnt that the accident occurred around 1:30 p.m.
According to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, a grey Toyota Highlander driven by Emeka Ehekweme, with his wife onboard, was attacked by three unidentified men near Berger Junction, Utako.
Adeh explained that the suspects forcefully entered the vehicle, leading to a struggle for control of the steering. In the process, the SUV lost control, rammed into a parked Mazda, and somersaulted into a bridge pillar.
The police statement read in part: “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.
“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.”
The FCT Command said investigations have commenced into the exact circumstances surrounding the botched carjacking, assuring residents that those behind the criminal act would be brought to justice.
“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 developments will be communicated in due course,” the statement added.
