NSCDC Mourns Female Officer Who Died During Abuja Training Simulation Accident

NSCDC Mourns Female Officer Who Died During Abuja Training Simulation Accident

By: Michael Mike

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has expressed deep sorrow following the death of Assistant Superintendent of Corps Ogbodo Ene Victoria, who died after sustaining mortal wound during a tactical simulation exercise in Abuja.

The tragic incident occurred at the NSCDC National Headquarters in the Federal Capital Territory during a training exercise organised to mark the 2026 edition of World Civil Defence Day. The exercise, which focused on tactical rescue operations for kidnapped school children, was conducted by the Female Strike Force as part of preparedness demonstrations for emergency response scenarios.

According to officials, the officer was immediately rushed to the Intensive Care Unit of the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital – Gwagwalada following the accident. Despite medical intervention, she was later pronounced dead, as doctors struggled to stabilise her condition after the incident.

The Commandant General of the NSCDC, Dr. Ahmed Audi, described the death as a painful loss to the service, expressing shock over the unfortunate event. He extended condolences to the family of the deceased officer, her colleagues, and members of the corps across the country.

The Commandant General has directed a high-level delegation from the NSCDC headquarters to visit the bereaved family and convey the organisation’s sympathy and support. He also assured that the corps would provide a befitting burial for the fallen officer, in addition to ensuring that all entitled service benefits are paid to her family in accordance with public service regulations.

While urging officers and personnel to remain committed to their duties, Audi encouraged them not to be discouraged by the tragedy, describing the incident as a reminder of the risks associated with emergency and rescue operations. He called for prayers for the family of the deceased and for the continued safety of personnel across all formations of the service.

The NSCDC leadership acknowledged that the accident could have been avoided if stricter safety protocols and better coordination had been observed during the training simulation. The command therefore advised personnel to strictly adhere to operational safety standards during future exercises, particularly given the hazardous nature of security and rescue training activities.

The corps reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening workplace safety measures while continuing its mandate of protecting lives and critical national infrastructure.

The incident has sparked renewed discussions within security and emergency response circles about the importance of safety oversight during tactical training exercises, especially those involving high-risk operational simulations.

Authorities say internal investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accident will continue in order to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

NSCDC Mourns Female Officer Who Died During Abuja Training Simulation Accident