The FCT Police Command has provided details about the fire outbreak that happened at Imani roundabout in Maitama on September 23, 2024.
A statement issued by the command’s Spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh said the outbreak resulted from the collision of a tanker with Reg No. T20 146 LA fully loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and a Toyota Sienna space bus at the roundabout at about 07:50 p.m.
According to SP Adeh, the 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 extinguish the fire.
She revealed that no fatality was recorded, however, three persons, Idris Mohammed, Suleiman Gimba and Adamu Isiayku were injured and immediately rushed to 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,” she added.
“Further developments will be communicated in due course.” She concluded
