A police inspector, James Haruna, suffered severe injuries on Thursday night after being struck by a reckless driver near the National Mosque in Abuja. The incident, which occurred around 9:00 p.m., involved David Auta, who was driving a Toyota Hummer Bus (Reg. No. FKJ 527 CW) against traffic on a one-way route from the National Christian Center towards Wuse Zone 4.
A security source told Zagazola Makama, “The driver ignored road signs and recklessly took a one-way route, knocking down Inspector James Haruna, who was on routine stop-and-search duty at Gate 1 of the National Mosque.” The collision left Haruna with bruises and a fractured left leg, prompting his immediate transfer to the National Hospital, Abuja, where he is receiving treatment.
Police quickly apprehended Auta and impounded his vehicle. According to the source, an investigation is underway, with the driver expected to face charges of dangerous driving and obstruction of law enforcement duties. The incident has raised fresh concerns about road safety and compliance in the Federal Capital Territory.