FFS Regrets Loss Of Lives In Wuse Junction Accident

The Management of the Federal Fire Service (FFS) has expressed regret over the tragic incident that occurred around 11:00 PM on Friday at the ECWA Church Junction in Wuse 2, Abuja, following a collision between one of its rescue trucks and a Toyota Camry that resulted in the loss of three young lives and left one survivor critically injured.

In a statement by the Controller FCT Fire Service, Momodu Ganiyu, the service conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and expressed profound sorrow over the incident.

The statement says the Service acknowledges the immense pain and loss experienced by the families, emphasising that the victims were promising youngsters whose lives were tragically cut short.

It states that the FFS also extends prayers for swift recovery of the survivor, who is currently receiving medical treatment in an undisclosed hospital..

“As a service, we are sorry over the unfortunate incident that claimed the lives of three teenagers. We know that it is a difficult time for their family to cope, considering the age range of the children involved in this fatal accident.”

“The Federal Fire Service is aware that losing one’s children is a deeply painful experience that marks the radical change of the family’s life and involves a wide range of sad emotions.”

The statement further explains that the accident occurred during a firefighting operation, when one of the fire trucks having exhausted its water supply, was en route to refill and at high speed with its siren blaring, when the truck collided with the Toyota Camry, which was emerging from a connecting street at the junction.”

It states that the Controller General of Fire, Abdulganiyu Jaji, who was out of town at the time of the incident, was informed, and he promptly returned to Abuja to meet with the affected families.

The CG has since ordered a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident and will personally lead a delegation to convey condolences to the bereaved families.

“While a dedicated team has been set up to investigate the tragic incident, the driver has since been detained by the police , while those at the FCT rescue center have also been suspended until the investigation is concluded.”

The Federal Fire Service reiterates its unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property and expresses its deepest sympathy to all those affected by this heartbreaking event.

Nkiru Njemanze