A Toyota Sienna space bus and a tanker completely filled with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) collided at the Imani roundabout in Maitama, Abuja, on Monday night, injuring three people.
Idris Mohammed, Adamu Isiayku, and Suleiman Gimba are the injured victims who were sent to Maitama District Hospital immediately to receive medical assistance.
In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command confirmed the incident and stated: “Today, September 23, 2024, at about 07:50 p.m., the FCT Police Command swiftly mobilised Police patrol teams from Maitama, Wuse, and Central Police Station alongside operatives of the Federal Fire Service to the scene to possibly rescue victims and put out the fire. The fire was caused by a tanker with Reg No. T20 146 LA fully loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and a Toyota Sienna space bus at the Imani roundabout in Maitama, Abuja.
“While no fatality was recorded, three persons, Idris Mohammed, Suleiman Gimba and Adamu Isiayku were injured and immediately rushed Maitama district hospital for medical attention.
“The situation is now under control as the combined efforts of the Police and Fire service personnel was enough to curtail and extinguish the fire.
“Further developments will be communicated in due course.”
