The Bauchi State Police Command is grieving the sudden loss of 42-year-old Divisional Police Officer of the Railway Division, Mustapha Garba, who tragically died in a car crash less than an hour before his scheduled wedding Fatiha.
PUNCH Metro learned from the police spokesperson in the state, Mohammed Wakil, via a phone call on Sunday that two other people also died in the crash, which occurred on Saturday.
Wakil disclosed that the accident happened at about 11:30 a.m. in the Bargar Tsamiya area of Toro Local Government Area.
The incident involved a Mercedes-Benz vehicle driven by the DPO, carrying two passengers, which collided with a parked Opel Astra on the roadside.
“The DPO was on his way from Gumau to Magama Gumau to attend his wedding Fatiha when he hit a pothole, lost control of the vehicle, veered into the opposite lane, and crashed into a stationary car before somersaulting into the bush,” Wakil explained.
Among the deceased was 45-year-old Mr. Shaaibu Cheski, who was a resident of Gumau town. Both he and SP Garba were confirmed dead at the Toro General Hospital, where they were taken for urgent medical attention.
Two additional individuals reportedly survived the accident and are currently undergoing treatment.
In an official statement, the police command said, “The command is in mourning. SP Mustapha Garba was on his way to his wedding when the unfortunate incident occurred.
“He was in the company of three friends in a Mercedes-Benz.
“At Bargan Tsamiya, the vehicle lost control, veered off its lane, and had a head-on collision with an Opel Vectra coming from the opposite direction.”
The command further stated, “Upon receiving the news, the Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Sani-Omolori, immediately directed the DPO of Toro Division to mobilise personnel and evacuate the victims to the Toro General Hospital.
“Sadly, a medical doctor confirmed the groom and two others dead. Their bodies have since been released to their families for burial.”
Sani-Omolori offered his heartfelt condolences to the grieving families and prayed they find strength and solace during this difficult time.
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