Passengers of a truck have reportedly killed a customs officer along Katsina-Dankama road in Kaita Local Government Area of the state. Daily Trust gathered that the incident happened Wednesday morning at Gamjin Makaho village, along the Dankama road. Sources said…
Residents loot Gov’t, private warehouses in Kebbi
In a startling breach of security, residents of Kebbi State, including the capital city of Birnin Kebbi, engaged in widespread looting of both government and private-owned warehouses on Saturday night, exacerbating the state’s cost of living crisis. The looters targeted…
Truck crushes man to death in Lagos
A yet-to-be-identified man has been crushed to death by a truck driver at Mile 12 Market along Ikorodu Road in Lagos State. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online…
4 burnt to death in Kwara tanker fire
No fewer than four persons were burnt to death with several others injured in a multiple accident along Okołowo expressway in Kwara State on Monday. Daily Trust gathered that the incident occurred when the truck carrying 45,000 litres of petrol…
Truck crushes motor boy to death in Lagos
A yet-to-be-identified motor boy has been crushed to death by a truck driver inward Sunrise along the Oshodi – Apapa Expressway. PUNCH Online gathered that the incident occurred at about 2:30 pm on Sunday. Additionally, it was gathered that the…
Truck crushes woman to death on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Ogun Command, said a truck crushed a woman to death at Dalemo area on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway on Thursday night. Mr Anthony Uga, Ogun Sector Commander of FRSC, who confirmed the incident to the News…
Tragic incident in Lagos as bike rider fatally struck by truck
In a devastating incident on December 4, 2023, a yet-to-be-identified motorcycle rider lost his life after a collision with a truck in Lagos State. The fatal accident occurred at the Alakija area, heading towards the Trade Fair Complex in the…
1 dies, 7 injured as livestock truck crashes on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
One person died while seven others sustained injuries on Wednesday on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in a lone accident involving a truck carrying livestock and passengers. Spokesperson of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, Mrs Florence Okpe, confirmed the…
Court remands truck driver for alleged reckless driving, manslaughter
An Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Friday, remanded a 32- year- old truck driver, Andrew Uti, for alleged reckless driving and causing the death of a 58-year-old man. The defendant, who resides in Benin City, Edo, is charged with…
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: 1 dead as truck falls off Otedola Bridge
One person, a yet to be identified male, died in a lone accident involving a truck at Otedola Bridge, along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, after falling off the bridge on Tuesday. As a result, motorists have been urged to ply alternative routes…
