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Police officer slumps, dies at home in Abuja

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A police officer, identified as ASP Cyril Takim, 54, who was serving at the AIG Zone 7 Headquarters, FCT Abuja, has died suddenly at his residence in Aku Village Base 3, Mararaba.

Quoting sources, security analyst Zagazola Makama reported that Takim slumped and lost consciousness while using the bathroom at about 2:50 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Cyril Takim’s 21-year-old son, Courage Takim Ogar, found him on the floor of the toilet and organised to take him to the Medical Centre, Mararaba.

The doctors at the hospital examined the police officer and announced that he was gone.

Examination of his body by his colleagues did not indicate any sign of violence or trauma.

“No marks of violence or indications of foul play were observed,” a source told Zagazola.

Takim’s body was then deposited at the hospital morgue for preservation.

His death was ruled a sudden and unnatural death. No further suspicious circumstances have been reported.

 

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