In Lokoja, the capital of Kogi State, a tragic road accident claimed the lives of six individuals, with 60 others sustaining injuries. The incident took place near the Zone 8 Roundabout along Hassan Katsina Road. An articulated truck traveling from Bauchi to Enugu State lost control, leading to the devastating collision. The State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Samuel Oyedeji, confirmed the fatalities and stated that the deceased were taken to the Federal University Teaching Hospital mortuary.
Witnesses described chaotic scenes as emergency responders worked diligently to manage the aftermath of the accident. Efforts to clear the area were hampered by people trapped in the wreckage, resulting in significant delays. Oyedeji emphasized the importance of driver caution, particularly when operating heavy vehicles, and called for government intervention to address road infrastructure issues and enforce traffic laws.
Investigations into the accident’s cause are ongoing, underscoring the collective responsibility of Nigerians to promote road safety. Previous reports of a separate incident in the state on April 1, 2024, highlighted another tragic crash that claimed 13 lives and left two injured. Oyedeji explained that this accident involved a commercial Sharon bus and a cement truck near Obajana Market along Obajana-Lokoja Road in Lokoja Local Government Area. The Sharon bus was stationary behind a truck at the market when the cement truck, experiencing brake failure, collided with it from behind.