By Sarah NEGEDU
The FCT Police Command has begun investigation into the fatal accident around the Mabushi bridge, allegedly caused by agberos, which claimed the lives of a couple and sparked mob violence that left suspected assailants dead.
Police 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 for control of the steering.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Command confirmed that the accident occurred on September 3, 2025, at about 1:30 p.m. along the Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway by Mabushi underbridge.
She said that the vehicle lost control in the course of the struggle, hit a parked Mazda, and somersaulted into a bridge pillar along the Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway by Mabushi underbridge.
“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.”
She explained that the incident led to multiple fatalities. According to her, “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.”
Adeh stressed that detectives had already commenced investigation to ascertain the full circumstances. “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,” the statement added.
The Abuja Inquirer had yesterday reported that three suspected touts, locally known as agberos and linked to the Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, were set ablaze by an angry mob after being accused of causing the crash. Videos from the scene showed the suspects lying on the ground before they were doused with petrol and set on fire.
An eyewitness at the time had lamented that touting activities in the city had become a menace, urging FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to take decisive action.
