Sequel to the fatal motor accident on Easter Sunday leading to the death of 11 persons and serious injury to 30 others, the acting Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu, has ordered a speedy and comprehensive investigation into the incident.
A press statement by Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), DCP Frank Mba, Monday in Abuja, said the accident occurred along Gombe-Biu Road.
Eye-witness accounts revealed that the accident occurred as a result of loss of control of the vehicle by the driver while driving along Gadan Malale and heading towards Central Round About, and on reaching a point at Unguwan Waja, rammed into a procession of crowd evidently celebrating Easter.
The spokesperson said with assistance of policemen from Gombe Division, the victims were rushed to Gombe Specialist Hospital where the driver one Corp Assistant Adamu Abdullahi, a staff of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) attached to Government House Gombe and 10 others were confirmed dead and their bodies deposited at the morgue, 30 others injured are currently receiving treatment.
He said Gombe Commissioner of Police has visited the scene of the accident to have an on -the-spot assessment as well as the hospital to monitor the treatment of the victims.
The spokesperson said the IGP while condoling the families and friends of the dead and the injured victim, has advised motorists to exercise utmost caution by obeying all traffic signs, rules and regulations while driving especially this festive period and beyond.
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