Akpabio outrider dies in road crash
Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s outrider has died in a tragic road crash just two months before he was due to retire, renewing concern over the dangers faced by security escorts attached to top government officials. The incident took place on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway when a vehicle collided with the motorcycle of the police officer, identified as Husseini, who was part of the Senate President’s convoy.
According to reports, the accident occurred on Sunday, December 21, 2025, as the outrider was travelling to receive Akpabio following his arrival at the Lagos airport. Witnesses said he was crushed in the collision, and efforts to save him proved unsuccessful. He was due to retire in February 2026, making his death especially poignant for family, colleagues, and fellow officers who knew him as a dedicated public servant and long-serving member of the police force.
Senators were informed of the tragic loss during a plenary session, where leaders paid tribute to his service and expressed heartfelt condolences to his widow and children. They heard how Husseini had faithfully served in Akpabio’s convoy since 2023 when the Senate President assumed office, and how his sudden passing has left many grieving his untimely end. The Senate President also announced that the officer had been buried according to Islamic rites shortly after the crash.
In response to the tragedy, Akpabio pledged to support the family of the late outrider by recommending automatic employment for two of his children in government agencies. He said that if suitable vacancies were unavailable, he would ensure they were employed in one of his private ventures as a gesture of support for the family left behind. The move was welcomed by lawmakers and community members who described it as a fitting tribute to the late officer’s years of loyal service.
The death of Husseini highlights the risks faced by police officers assigned to protect public officials, even as they carry out routine duties. It has also drawn attention to broader concerns about road safety on Nigeria’s major expressways and the need for stronger protective measures for security personnel serving in high-risk environments.
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