Female NSCDC Officer Dies in Patrol Vehicle Accident During Abuja Drill

A female operative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) died after being struck by an operational patrol vehicle during a simulation exercise in Abuja. The incident occurred as the vehicle made a turn during the coordinated show-of-force drill. Video footage showed colleagues and bystanders rushing to pull her from beneath the vehicle before emergency responders evacuated her. Despite rescue efforts, she was pronounced dead. NSCDC spokesperson Afolabi Babawale confirmed the tragic mishap and stated the Corps activated internal procedures. Identity of the deceased officer remains undisclosed pending official confirmation. The NSCDC will release a comprehensive statement detailing the circumstances and agency response.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/02/28/nscdc-female-officer-dies-after-patrol-vehicle-accident/