Seven passengers have been confirmed dead in a multiple road crash on the Ibafo section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said. According to a report by Channels, the crash, which occurred on Monday, also left two other passengers injured, according to……
Seven passengers have been confirmed dead in a multiple road crash on the Ibafo section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said.
According to a report by Channels, the crash, which occurred on Monday, also left two other passengers injured, according to the Ogun State Sector Command of the FRSC.
The Chief Superintendent Route Commander of the sector, Afolabi Odunsin, confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Abeokuta, the state capital.
Odunsin said three vehicles were involved in the crash: a white HOWO CNG/CIMC ENRIC truck, a white MACK trailer and a Mitsubishi Canter.
“The Federal Road Safety Corps Ogun State Sector Command, has confirmed a fatal multiple road traffic crash that occurred at about 0003hrs on Monday, 24 August 2026, along the Ibafo–Lagos corridor at Kara, Ibafo. Preliminary information indicates that nine persons, all male, were involved in the crash. Sadly, seven persons were killed, while two persons sustained injuries.”
Odunsin said the FRSC Ibafo Outpost Command received the report at about 4:04am and arrived at the scene at 4:09am, representing a response time of approximately five minutes.
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“The crash was classified as a fatal multiple road traffic crash, with speed violation (SPV) identified as the probable cause, subject to further investigation.”
He added that the deceased victims were evacuated from the scene by the Ogun State Ambulance Service, while the injured victims were taken away for medical attention.
The crashed vehicles were handed over to the Motor Traffic Division of the Nigeria Police Force, Ibafo, for further necessary action.
The Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, particularly drivers of articulated vehicles, to avoid excessive speed, maintain safe following distances and remain vigilant at all times.
He also advised motorists to exercise extra caution when driving at night, noting that reduced visibility and fatigue could increase the risk of road traffic crashes.
While commiserating with the families of the deceased, Ogunjobi wished the injured victims a speedy recovery.
