The FCT Police Command has confirmed a tragic motor vehicle accident that claimed four lives on Wednesday, 3rd September 2025, along the Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway by Mabushi Underbridge.
According to a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, “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.”
She added that in the ensuing struggle for control of the steering, “the vehicle lost control, struck another parked Mazda vehicle and somersaulted into a bridge pillar.”
Tragically, the Highlander’s driver, his wife, and two of the assailants were confirmed dead on arrival at the National Hospital, while the third suspect is currently receiving treatment. The Mazda driver, identified as Suleman Mohammed, sustained no life-threatening injuries.
While commiserating with the bereaved families, the FCT Police Command assured residents that investigations have commenced to uncover the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
“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,” Adeh stated.
Tragedy in Abuja: Highlander Driver, Wife, Two Suspects Killed in Mabushi Crash
