A former councillor of Rimba-Ebaji Ward in the Abaji Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), identified as Paul, and his son have tragically lost their lives in a road accident.
The incident occurred at approximately 10:34 a.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025. According to eyewitness accounts, the duo was traveling on a motorcycle when the bike slipped off the road’s shoulder, causing a trailer coming from behind to run them over.
Emergency responders, including officials from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), quickly transported the victims to the hospital, where they were confirmed dead on arrival.
Following the confirmation of their deaths, the corpses were returned to their family’s residence, where burial arrangements commenced.
An FRSC official involved in the rescue operation confirmed the incident and stated that the trailer and its driver have been handed over to the local police division for further investigation.