Categories: Crimes

Truck knocks policeman to death in Abuja

A policeman has been confirmed dead in a road accident involving a truck along the Sani Abacha Expressway in Abuja.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the accident via a statement issued on Thursday, December 4, 2025.

Adeh disclosed that the road crash occurred at approximately 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3.

Adeh stated that a preliminary investigation revealed that a mixer truck, driven by one Salman Usman of a construction company based in Wuse Zone 5, lost control and crashed on the expressway.

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She said: “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.

“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 police spokesperson added that the truck driver has been taken into custody, while other vehicles involved in the accident have been recovered for further investigation and safety inspection.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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