At least three people, including a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officer and two commercial motorcyclists, were crushed to death when a cement-laden truck lost control and rammed into them at the busy Badagry Roundabout in Lagos on Monday, February 23, 2026.
The tragic incident occurred around 9:00 a.m., causing pandemonium and massive gridlock in the area.
An eyewitness said that the truck was approaching the junction at full speed when it suddenly veered off its lane and crushed the victims.
“The LASTMA officer was controlling traffic when he was suddenly crushed on the spot. The two motorcyclists were also affected while they were waiting to pick up passengers,” the eyewitness said.
A police source, who spoke anonymously, confirmed the crash and said it led to significant traffic disruption.
“Other LASTMA officials were mobilised to the scene due to their affected colleague. Our men were also on the ground, as well as the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Federal Road Safety Corps, to manage the situation,” the source added.
The driver was immediately apprehended and taken into custody, while the remains of the victims were evacuated to a hospital mortuary. The truck has been impounded for further investigation.
Federal Road Safety Corps Unit Commander Yusuf Sanni confirmed the arrest of the driver and attributed the crash to loss of control. He urged motorists to avoid the area during ongoing clearance operations.
CSP Folajimi Agosile, Divisional Police Officer of Badagry Police Station, said the driver is being detained pending prosecution.
“He will be arraigned at the Chief Magistrates’ Court once investigations are concluded,” Agosile stated.
LASTMA spokesperson Adebayo Taofiq promised to provide an update but had not responded as of press time.
The incident comes just three days after LASTMA reported one death and four rescues in a separate accident at Ekoro Junction, inward Abule-Egba, on Friday evening.
Recurring road crashes involving heavy-duty trucks in Nigeria are often linked to poor driver training, vehicle maintenance issues, reckless driving, and inadequate regulation, prompting renewed calls for stricter enforcement and safety measures.
