Four pedestrians lost their lives in a fatal road accident that occurred along G.U. Ake Road in Rivers State at midnight on Monday.
According to a statement on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the tragic incident happened when a Toyota Camry with registration number ABJ 10 EM lost control and ploughed into six pedestrians.
“One Benson Peter Michael, male, 36 years old, and the driver of a Toyota Camry with registration number ABJ 10 EM, lost control of the vehicle and collided with six pedestrians.
“Tragically, four of the pedestrians were confirmed dead at the scene, while two others sustained injuries and were immediately rushed to BMH Hospital for medical attention,” Iringe-koko said.
The police confirmed that the driver is currently in custody and the vehicle involved has been recovered to the station.
Iringe-Koko said the bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) mortuary, adding that the case will be transferred to the State Traffic Department for further investigation.
“The Command deeply regrets the unfortunate incident and assures the public that justice will be served,” she added.