A police officer has died and another sustained injuries after a mixer truck lost control and crashed into them along the Sani Abacha Expressway near the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja.
The incident occurred at about 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command confirmed the development in a statement issued on Thursday by its spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh.
According to the statement, preliminary investigations showed that the mixer truck, driven by one Salman Usman of a Wuse Zone 5–based construction company, veered off course and rammed into the officers who were carrying out official duties at the location.
“In the incident, two police officers on official duty were affected, resulting in the unfortunate loss of one of the officers, while the other sustained injuries and is currently receiving medical attention,” Adeh noted.
The FCT Police Command described the crash as a stark reminder of the risks personnel face daily while working to protect lives and manage traffic across the city.
“This sad occurrence reflects the hazards and risks our officers face daily in the course of protecting lives and ensuring smooth traffic management within the FCT,” the statement added.
The truck driver has since been arrested, and all vehicles involved have been recovered for further investigation.
Commissioner of Police, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, commiserated with the family and colleagues of the deceased officer and wished the injured officer a quick recovery. He also assured that a thorough investigation would be conducted to ensure justice is served.
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