Tragedy as stray bullet from VIP convoy kills bystander in Abuja

A tragic scene unfolded on Saturday evening along the Bwari-Dutse Road in Abuja, as a deadly incident involving a VIP convoy and a brake-failed truck resulted in multiple casualties.

According to intelligence sources cited by security analyst Zagazola Makama, the chaos began around 6:50 p.m. when a Daf trailer reportedly lost its brakes and crashed into five tricycles, leading to a horrific accident.

As emergency responders and commuters grappled with the aftermath of the crash, a VIP convoy approached the gridlocked scene. Eyewitnesses reported that security personnel in the convoy began firing shots into the air, apparently in an attempt to clear the road.

Amid the confusion, a stray bullet hit Timothy John, a passerby from Dutse Baupma, in the chest.

He was rushed to Kubwa General Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

The identity of the VIP or those responsible for the gunfire has not yet been disclosed, sparking public outrage and concern over the reckless actions of convoy security operatives.

Authorities have launched a full investigation into both the accident and the shooting, with the body of Timothy John taken for autopsy.