Abuja, Nigeria – Residents of the Federal Capital Territory are expressing shock and outrage following reports of a woman found lying on the road after reportedly being abandoned by a man along an expressway.…....
According to an eyewitness account shared widely on social media, the incident occurred during the day when an office worker heard a commotion outside and stepped out to investigate. “I saw this lady lying on the road,” the eyewitness stated. Multiple bystanders claimed they observed a man drop the woman off along the expressway before speeding away immediately.
The woman’s identity remains unknown, with no one at the scene recognizing her. The eyewitness expressed strong condemnation of the act: “It shall not be well with whoever did this to her. Some men are extremely wicked.”
The eyewitness also issued a safety advisory to women: “Girls, please stay wise and stay safe. Always share your location with trusted family or friends before going out.”
This incident adds to growing public anxiety over safety in Abuja, particularly regarding so-called “one chance” operations — crimes involving fake taxis or rides where passengers are robbed, assaulted, or harmed, with victims sometimes abandoned or dumped along roadsides. Similar cases in recent months have involved women found lifeless along expressways, including areas like Kubwa, prompting police investigations and renewed calls for vigilance.
Authorities have not yet issued an official statement on this specific report, but such events often trigger appeals for information to help identify victims and locate their families.
Security experts and advocates continue to urge caution:
• Share real-time location with trusted contacts when using rides or traveling alone.
• Verify drivers and vehicles when using ride-hailing services.
• Avoid entering unmarked or suspicious vehicles.
• Report any suspicious activity to the police immediately.
The eyewitness concluded with a call for compassion and awareness: “Sadly, no one around here knows who she is.”
Anyone with information about the woman’s identity is encouraged to contact the nearest police station or relevant authorities in the FCT.
