NSCDC Officers Allegedly Assault Abuja-Bound Travelers in Osun Over “VVIP Escort”
In a disturbing incident that has sparked outrage, operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) allegedly assaulted a group of travelers along the Ikire axis of Osun State on Tuesday morning, July 9, 2025.
According to eyewitnesses, the group was returning to Abuja from Abeokuta when they were allegedly targeted by a convoy of NSCDC officers who accused them of following too closely behind what was described as a “VVIP escort.”
Trouble reportedly began when the NSCDC vehicle, allegedly driving recklessly, nearly ran the travelers’ Lexus SUV off the road into nearby bushes. Upon catching up with the convoy to call attention to the dangerous maneuver, the officers descended from their vehicle and began physically assaulting the occupants of the Lexus.
“All we did was try to alert them to what they had done,” one of the victims said. “But instead of acknowledging their reckless driving, they said we had no right to drive behind them. Next thing, they started beating everyone with their rifles.”
The assault reportedly continued until passersby and motorists along the expressway intervened. Despite the intervention, the damage had already been done—several occupants sustained visible injuries, with one victim currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital. The driver of the vehicle also sought medical attention upon arriving at his destination.
Witnesses say the NSCDC convoy eventually diverted towards the Osogbo bridge and left the scene without offering assistance or taking responsibility.
In a disturbing incident that has sparked outrage, operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) allegedly assaulted a group of travelers along the Ikire axis of Osun State on Tuesday morning, July 9, 2025.
According to eyewitnesses, the group was returning to Abuja from Abeokuta when they were allegedly targeted by a convoy of NSCDC officers who accused them of following too closely behind what was described as a “VVIP escort.”
Trouble reportedly began when the NSCDC vehicle, allegedly driving recklessly, nearly ran the travelers’ Lexus SUV off the road into nearby bushes. Upon catching up with the convoy to call attention to the dangerous maneuver, the officers descended from their vehicle and began physically assaulting the occupants of the Lexus.
“All we did was try to alert them to what they had done,” one of the victims said. “But instead of acknowledging their reckless driving, they said we had no right to drive behind them. Next thing, they started beating everyone with their rifles.”
The assault reportedly continued until passersby and motorists along the expressway intervened. Despite the intervention, the damage had already been done—several occupants sustained visible injuries, with one victim currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital. The driver of the vehicle also sought medical attention upon arriving at his destination.
Witnesses say the NSCDC convoy eventually diverted towards the Osogbo bridge and left the scene without offering assistance or taking responsibility.
NSCDC Officers Allegedly Assault Abuja-Bound Travelers in Osun Over “VVIP Escort”
In a disturbing incident that has sparked outrage, operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) allegedly assaulted a group of travelers along the Ikire axis of Osun State on Tuesday morning, July 9, 2025.
According to eyewitnesses, the group was returning to Abuja from Abeokuta when they were allegedly targeted by a convoy of NSCDC officers who accused them of following too closely behind what was described as a “VVIP escort.”
Trouble reportedly began when the NSCDC vehicle, allegedly driving recklessly, nearly ran the travelers’ Lexus SUV off the road into nearby bushes. Upon catching up with the convoy to call attention to the dangerous maneuver, the officers descended from their vehicle and began physically assaulting the occupants of the Lexus.
“All we did was try to alert them to what they had done,” one of the victims said. “But instead of acknowledging their reckless driving, they said we had no right to drive behind them. Next thing, they started beating everyone with their rifles.”
The assault reportedly continued until passersby and motorists along the expressway intervened. Despite the intervention, the damage had already been done—several occupants sustained visible injuries, with one victim currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital. The driver of the vehicle also sought medical attention upon arriving at his destination.
Witnesses say the NSCDC convoy eventually diverted towards the Osogbo bridge and left the scene without offering assistance or taking responsibility.
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