Tragic! Five judicial staff die in road accident

The federal judiciary has lost 5 members of staff in a road crash while three others are unconscious – The crash occurred at the Mpape junction bus stop along Kubwa Expressway where the staff were waiting for the staff bus Tragedy struck on Tuesday, October 18, as five staff of the federal judiciary died in a road crash in Abuja while three others sustained serious injuries. The staff includes three from the National Judicial Council (NJC) secretariat; and one each of the Supreme Court and Appeal Court. The crash occurred at the Mpape junction bus stop along Kubwa Expressway where the staff were waiting for the staff bus, Daily Trust reports. According to eye witnesses the incident occurred when a female driver, who was on telephone, lost control and veered off the road killing the five on the spot. Three others are said to be unconscious. A staff of the Supreme Court said funeral arrangements are being made for the Muslims among the dead, according to Islamic rites.