Video: Drunk driver returning from club with girlfriend kills at least 4 people in Abuja
A drunk driver returning from a night club with his girlfriend rammed into a tricycle popularly known as Keke napep, killing at least 4 people.
The accident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning around Gwarinpa area of Abuja.
According to eyewitnesses, the drunk driver was overspeeding in a Mercedes Benz GLC 450 4matic when he rammed into the tricycle.
The driver and his girlfriend, who survived the accident, allegedly took to their heels which led to pandemonium.
Irate keke riders and hoodlums reportedly blocked some roads in Gwarinpa demanding justice for their members killed .
Gunshots were also fired around Gwarinpa 3rd/4th avenue.
A video shared online showed people running as gunshots rang out.
The Nigerian police reportedly arrived the scene much later to restore order.
BREAKING: There is pandemonium presently at Gwarinpa by Chembian Plaza after a car hit some tricycle ‘Keke’ riders killing about 4 people on the spot.
— ABUJA FACTS (@Abuja_Facts) September 7, 2019
Gunshots are being reported around that axis. Avoid Gwarinpa 3rd/4th Avenue for now.
The police is at the scene. pic.twitter.com/ugbacU2Yx3
Below are reports from various Twitter users,including one who claims to know one of the victims
