According to reports by Punch, the tanker was said to be heading for a private park on Dockyard Road, Apapa, when the incident happened.
Apparently, Muhammed was part of a traffic team overseeing the smooth passage of trucks and other vehicles on the road, where Naval Training Command Headquarters was located.
The Adamawa State indigene was reportedly asleep around 5am on Wednesday when he was awoken by the noise of the speeding truck. As he awoke from sleep, he shouted at the driver to stop.
The driver, who was unaware that the victim was at the back of the vehicle, was said to have put the vehicle in reverse. But it was too late as Muhammed was crushed to death. The tyres of the tanker were said to have climbed on his body and broken his skull.
When the news was broken to his wife, she fainted and has since been hospitalized, “He had five kids. When the news was broken to his wife, she fainted. She was rushed to the hospital where she is presently receiving treatment.”
The deceased had already spent 30 years in active service before tragedy struck.The Command Information Officer, Western Naval Command, Lt. Commander A. Sani, said tanker drivers cooperated with the command on the incident. He said, “The drivers assisted us to evacuate the remains of the deceased and for about one hour we had to clear the road.
After that, they were allowed to use the route and continue with their legitimate businesses.”
He said the command had already met with the family of the deceased to condole with them, adding that the deceased was a disciplined officer. He was dedicated and hard-working. What happened was unfortunate and as it is our custom, we have sent a delegation to his burial.
The navy commander has visited the family. We will ensure they get all that is due to them,” he added
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