A tragic incident occurred in Abuja when a female officer from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps was crushed by an operational van during a 'show of force' exercise conducted by the Corps' Female Strike Force. The accident happened on Saturday and was caught on a viral video that quickly spread on social media, showing the operational van turning and running over the officer. The footage revealed the chaotic scene as bystanders and fellow officers rushed to lift the van in hopes of rescuing their colleague.

Eyewitness accounts revealed that the officer was pinned under the black operational van decorated with red wheels, along with the inscription 'Female Squad.' After the accident, first responders and officers at the scene worked quickly to lift the van off the trapped officer and get her into an ambulance. Despite their efforts, reports confirmed that she did not survive the incident, prompting mourning from within the ranks of the NSCDC and the general public over the loss of life.

The NSCDC has yet to release an official statement regarding the incident, but the spokesperson, Afolabi Babawale, did confirm the death of the officer. This incident raises concerns regarding the safety measures in place during such operations and the potential risks faced by members of the security forces while performing their duties. Further investigations may be expected to analyze the circumstances surrounding the accident and ensure proper safety protocols are observed in the future.