Abuja, Nigeria – September 8, 2025
A disturbing discovery was made on Sunday, September 7, when the decomposed body of a 55-year-old man, identified as Gaddafi Iwar, was found in a red Peugeot 406 with registration number BWR-577 BF, parked near the annex gate of the National Assembly Complex in Abuja.
Iwar, a member of the Tiv ethnic group, was reportedly a labourer working at a construction site within the National Assembly premises. His body was discovered around 9:00 a.m. after passersby noticed a foul odour coming from the vehicle. The discovery was first reported by security analyst Zagazola Makama and later confirmed by the police.
Security operatives initially moved the remains to the National Assembly Clinic, where his death was officially confirmed. However, due to the advanced state of decomposition, Asokoro General Hospital declined to admit the body. In response, Tiv community leaders stepped in and arranged for his immediate burial in Gbawu village, a border settlement between the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) and the Kuje Area Council, citing public health concerns.
The incident has triggered alarm over apparent security lapses at one of Nigeria’s most secured and symbolically significant government institutions. The fact that the vehicle—and the body inside—remained undetected for days within the perimeter of the National Assembly Complex has raised serious questions about the effectiveness of existing surveillance and monitoring protocols.
So far, authorities have not issued any official statements regarding the cause of death or how long Iwar’s body remained inside the vehicle before discovery. The lack of clarity has fueled public concern and calls for a comprehensive review of security measures around the legislative complex.
As investigations continue, citizens and lawmakers alike are demanding accountability to prevent future incidents of this nature in such a critical national space.
This is a developing story. More updates to follow.
