Police officer collapses and dies at his home in Mararaba

Saturday, October 11, 2025 - A 54-year-old police officer, ASP Cyril Takim, attached to the AIG Zone 7 Headquarters, FCT Abuja, has died suddenly at his residence in Aku Village Base 3, Mararaba. 

Sources told security analyst, Zagazola Makama that Takim reportedly slumped and became unconscious while using the bathroom at about 2:50 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

His son, Courage Takim Ogar, 21, immediately rushed him to the Medical Center, Mararaba, where he was examined by a doctor and certified d3ad. 

Police detectives visited the scene and examined the body. No marks of violence or indications of foul play were observed. 

The corpse was deposited at the hospital morgue for preservation. 

Police sources confirmed that the incident is classified as sudden and unnatural d3ath, and no further suspicious circumstances have been reported.