Simulation exercise: NSCDC boss condoles family of deceased female officer
The Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Audi, has commiserated with the families and friends of the female officer who died in
The Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Audi, has commiserated with the families and friends of the female officer who died in an accident during a simulation exercise at the Corps headquarters on Saturday.
The CG also extended his condolences to colleagues in the service, regretting the loss of one of the Corps' gallant officers in the Female Strike Force as a result of an auto accident.
According to the Public Relations Officer of the Corps, Babawale Afolabi, the unfortunate incident occurred at the National Headquarters, Abuja, during a simulation exercise on "Tactical Rescue Operation" of kidnapped school children by the Female Strike Force in commemoration of the 2026 World Civil Defence Day, an annual event observed by member countries worldwide.
Afolabi said, “Following the incident, the personnel, identified as Assistant Superintendent of Corps, Ogbodo Ene Victoria, was immediately rushed to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital, Abuja, for urgent medical care, but all efforts to salvage the situation by the doctors proved abortive as she later passed on.
"The CG has expressed shock at the unfortunate incident; he prays for the repose of her soul as he conveys deepest condolences to everyone associated with the deceased, including all officers and men of the Corps nationwide."
Afolabi said in a statement that the CG has also directed a high-powered delegation from the Corps National Headquarters to pay a condolence visit to the families of the victim.
He assured that the service will ensure that the officer is given a very befitting burial rites and payment of her post-life benefits in the service.
Audi appealed to officers and men of the Corps to continue praying for the service and charge them not to be deterred by the unfortunate incident which occurred during the World Civil Defence day celebration, but to go about their normal activities and see the situation as an act of God.
He noted that the unfortunate accident was avoidable if adequate safety precautions had been put in place and there had been proper coordination of the simulation exercise.
He advised personnel that, in order to prevent any future occurrence of such workplace hazards, there is a need to observe and follow all safety standards and protocols due to the nature of the assigned mandates.
