NSCDC Female Officer Dies After Being Crushed by Van During Drill in Abuja

A female officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has died following an accident during a “show of force” exercise in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

The tragic incident, which occurred on Saturday, was captured in a 58-second video that has since gone viral on social media.

In the footage, two operational vans belonging to the Corps’ Female Strike Force, also known as the Female Squad, were seen moving in formation. During a manoeuvre, the lead van reportedly ran over the officer, trapping her beneath the vehicle.

The video further showed fellow NSCDC personnel and bystanders scrambling to lift the van in an attempt to rescue the officer before she was rushed into a waiting ambulance.

Although the Corps is yet to release an official statement, NSCDC spokesperson, Afolabi Babawale, confirmed the fatality in a telephone conversation with TheCable.

The identity of the deceased officer has not been made public as of the time of filing this report. Babawale said a comprehensive statement would be issued to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The development has sparked concerns about safety protocols during operational drills and is expected to trigger an internal review within the NSCDC.