The Federal Fire Service (FFS) management has issued an
apology after one of its rescue trucks collided with a private vehicle, killing
three persons and injuring one.
In a statement on Sunday, Momodu Ganiyu, federal capital
territory (FCT) controller, said the service was experiencing profound regret
over the tragic incident.
The incident happened late Friday evening at the ECOWAS
junction in Wuse 2, Abuja during a firefighting operation at Avenue Plaza,
Banex.
Ganiyu explained that one of the fire trucks had exhausted its water supply and was en route to refill.
He said the truck was operating at a high speed with its
siren blaring before it collided with the affected Toyota Camry, which was
emerging from a connecting street at the junction.
“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 FCT controller said.
“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.”
Ganiyu said Jaji Abdulganiyu, FFS controller-general, was
immediately notified of the incident.
He added that Abdulganiyu has ordered a thorough
investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident and will
personally lead a delegation to convey condolences to the bereaved families.
The FCT controller also said the driver involved has since
been detained by the police, while those at the FCT rescue centre have also
been suspended until the investigation is concluded.
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