Lagos Bus-Truck Collision Along Oshodi–Oke Corridor Leaves Two Critically Injured

A serious road accident occurred early Saturday along the Heritage Garden inward Oshodi–Oke corridor in Lagos, involving a red Tata commercial bus (MUS 507 XX) and a moving truck that fled the scene. Two passengers were trapped in the mangled bus and rescued by LASTMA officers, who immediately activated emergency response protocols.

The injured victims were attended to on-site by LASAMBUS before being transported to a medical facility. The bus driver has been apprehended for investigation, and the damaged vehicle was cleared to restore traffic flow. LASTMA emphasized that speeding was the likely cause and urged motorists to drive responsibly to prevent avoidable accidents.

Two Killed, Several Injured As Multiple Road Crashes Rock Lagos On New Year’s Day — LASTMA Blames Speeding, Reckless Driving

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed that two people were killed and several others injured in multiple road traffic crashes across Lagos on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2026. The agency attributed the accidents to reckless driving and excessive speeding during the festive period.

According to LASTMA, a fatal collision occurred at Iyana Itire, inward Oshodi, involving a Volkswagen commercial bus and a Toyota Sienna, resulting in the death of two occupants. Emergency officials evacuated the deceased while traffic was swiftly managed to prevent further congestion.

In another incident along Ibeju Bridge on the Lekki–Ajah Expressway, a DAF tanker collided with an Opel Zafira, leaving two victims critically injured and hospitalized. A third crash at Owode Elede on Ikorodu Road involved a Volkswagen bus and a Toyota Corolla, injuring four people who were also rescued and taken to hospital.

Reacting to the incidents, LASTMA General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki described the crashes as avoidable tragedies, expressed condolences to the families of the deceased, and warned motorists to obey traffic regulations. He reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to enforcing road safety laws, rapid emergency response, and intensified public sensitisation to prevent further loss of lives, especially during festive periods.

Fire Guts Popular Army Arena Market in Oshodi, Lagos, as Traders Panic and Emergency Responders Battle Inferno

A fire outbreak has gutted sections of the popular Army Arena Market along Agege Motor Road in Oshodi, Lagos, throwing traders into panic on Tuesday evening, December 30, 2025. The incident was confirmed by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), which stated that emergency responders were swiftly deployed to the scene to contain the inferno. Although the cause of the fire and the extent of damage were yet to be officially disclosed, the incident disrupted commercial activities in the busy area. The outbreak comes days after a similar fire incident at the Great Nigeria Insurance House on Lagos Island, where emergency agencies battled a major blaze that affected a high-rise building used for storing clothing materials. Authorities have continued to urge market operators and building occupants to observe strict fire safety measures to prevent future disasters.

Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Orders Demolition Of 25-Storey GNI House After Massive Fire Outbreak On Lagos Island

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered the demolition of the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) House located on Martins Street, Lagos Island, following a devastating inferno that engulfed the building on Wednesday night. The directive was issued on Thursday during the governor’s on-the-spot assessment of the incident scene as firefighters continued efforts to fully extinguish the blaze.

According to Governor Sanwo-Olu, preliminary findings revealed that the high-rise building, originally constructed for office use, had been illegally converted into a warehouse where highly inflammable materials were stored across several floors. He explained that the misuse of the structure significantly worsened the fire, making firefighting operations extremely challenging despite the early arrival of emergency responders and deployment of aerial ladder equipment.

The fire reportedly started from the fourth and fifth floors before rapidly spreading to upper levels around 8:00 p.m., intensified by the combustible contents inside the building. Sanwo-Olu disclosed that a committee led by the Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Gbenga Oyerinde, has been set up to determine the safest and fastest method to demolish the weakened structure within days, noting that parts of the building had already suffered partial collapse.

The governor confirmed that no fatalities were recorded, although between seven and ten people sustained injuries and were taken to hospitals by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). He also warned residents and businesses against storing flammable materials in residential and office buildings, especially in crowded market areas, stressing that enforcement and fire safety advocacy would be intensified during the dry harmattan season.

Meanwhile, officials of the Federal Fire Service stated that firefighting efforts were complicated by the close proximity of surrounding buildings and uncertainty over the contents of the affected structure. Over ten nearby buildings were impacted by the fire, with at least two severely damaged. Emergency agencies including the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, LASEMA, Nigeria Police Force, FRSC, Federal Fire Service and LASTMA remain on ground managing the situation.

Lagos Tanker Explosion Near University Kills Two As LASTMA Blames Overspeeding On Badagry Expressway

A tragic tanker explosion near the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) along the Oto-Ijanikin axis of the Badagry Expressway has claimed the lives of two people, sparking renewed concerns over road safety in Lagos. The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday when a diesel-laden Mack truck heading toward Agbara reportedly lost control while attempting to overtake another vehicle at high speed.

According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the tanker crashed and immediately burst into flames due to reckless overspeeding. The driver and an adult female passenger trapped inside the vehicle were unable to escape and died at the scene. LASTMA officials said their operatives swiftly arrived at the location, cordoned off the area, and contacted emergency responders, including the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the Ijanikin Police Division.

Authorities also intervened to stop residents who had rushed to the scene with containers to scoop spilled diesel, warning that such actions are extremely dangerous and often lead to secondary explosions and preventable deaths. LASTMA stressed that the quick response of its officers helped avert a potentially larger disaster.

Emergency responders eventually extinguished the fire and removed the burnt tanker from the road, while the FRSC handled the recovery of the victims. The explosion caused significant traffic disruption along the busy Badagry Expressway, with motorists advised to expect delays as clearing operations continued.

LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed deep sorrow over the incident, describing the deaths as painful and avoidable, particularly during the festive season. He cautioned tanker and articulated vehicle drivers to adhere strictly to speed limits and traffic regulations, noting that overspeeding remains a leading cause of fatal accidents in Lagos. He also issued a strong warning against fuel scooping at accident scenes, calling the practice irresponsible and a serious threat to public safety.

Six Suspects Remanded in Lagos Over Violent Attack on LASTMA Officials"

Six individuals have been remanded by a Lagos State Mobile Court for allegedly attacking Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officials during a midnight enforcement operation on Airport Road. The suspects, part of a seven-person group, faced four-count charges of violent conduct and obstruction of lawful duties. The operation, led by LASTMA General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki in collaboration with security agencies and the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) Corps, targeted illegal encroachment by commercial bus operators and criminal syndicates on Nigerian Airport Authority facilities. Despite assaults on officers and the burning of a tow truck, the enforcement team impounded 56 vehicles, maintaining professionalism and restraint. The case was adjourned to February 19, 2026, while one defendant was granted bail.

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No Casualties as Train Collides with Toyota Hiace Bus in Oshodi, Lagos; Reckless Driving Cited as Cause

Lagos narrowly avoided a tragedy on December 22, 2025, when a moving train collided with a commercial Toyota Hiace bus at the Arena area of Oshodi. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) promptly activated its emergency response plan, halted train operations, and safely evacuated the damaged bus from the tracks. Preliminary investigations indicate that reckless driving by the bus operator caused the collision. Despite significant damage to the vehicle, all passengers escaped unharmed. Authorities emphasized the importance of caution at rail crossings to prevent similar incidents. Personnel from LASEMA’s Cappa Base and LASTMA managed traffic control and recovery, ensuring the rail corridor was quickly cleared and services resumed safely.

Tragic Lagos Road Accident: Eight-Month-Old Baby and Mother Killed as Speeding Commercial Bus Loses Control on Ikorodu Road, Leaving Several Injured

A devastating road accident on Ikorodu Road, Lagos State, has claimed the lives of an eight-month-old baby and her mother, while ten other passengers sustained serious injuries. The crash occurred on Sunday when a red Tata commercial bus, reportedly moving at excessive speed from Palmgroove toward Anthony, lost mechanical and directional control. The vehicle broke through the median barrier and crashed head-on into an oncoming Volkswagen commercial bus. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident, describing it as a moment of collective grief for the community. Emergency responders rescued injured victims and rushed them to nearby hospitals, while authorities recovered the bodies of the deceased. Officials have renewed calls for motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and ensure vehicle roadworthiness to prevent further loss of lives on Lagos roads.


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Lagos Driver Arrested After Commercial Bus Kills LAWMA Female Worker While Reversing on Meiran Expressway

A female operative of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has lost her life in a tragic road accident along Meiran Road, inward Iyana Ekoro axis of Lagos, while carrying out routine sanitation duties. According to preliminary investigations, a blue Ford commercial bus transporting bottled and canned beverages was reversing on the expressway when it struck the LAWMA sweeper, causing fatal injuries. Officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) swiftly responded to the distress call, arrested the driver who attempted to flee, and handed him over to the Meiran Police Division for investigation. Authorities described the incident as preventable, condemned reversing on expressways as a serious traffic offence, and expressed condolences to the victim’s family as investigations continue.

Two Killed in Lagos Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Dangote SINO Truck, Tricycles and Korope Bus at Iyana Meiran

At least two people have been confirmed dead following a fatal multi-vehicle accident involving a Dangote-branded SINO truck, three tricycles, and a mini bus popularly known as Korope at Iyana Meiran, inward Meiran Road, Lagos State. The crash, which occurred on Wednesday near a Primary Health Centre, caused panic as emergency responders, police officers and officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) swiftly cordoned off the area. Several others sustained injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals, while traffic was temporarily disrupted as authorities cleared the wreckage. The incident has reignited public concern over the growing number of road crashes involving heavy-duty trucks and broader challenges of road safety enforcement in Nigeria.

Eight-Month-Old Baby, Woman Killed In Fatal Lagos Road Crash On Ikorodu Road, 10 Others Injured

A devastating road accident on Ikorodu Road in Lagos has claimed the lives of an eight-month-old baby and an adult woman after a speeding commercial bus lost control and collided with another vehicle. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed that the crash occurred between Anthony and Obanikoro when a red Tata bus crossed the median and rammed into a Volkswagen commercial bus. Ten other passengers sustained serious injuries and were rescued by LASTMA operatives and emergency responders, while authorities warned motorists against speeding and poor vehicle maintenance to prevent future tragedies.

Two Dead, Two Injured in Separate Early-Morning Crashes on Lagos Highways — LASTMA

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed two deaths and two serious injuries in separate accidents that occurred on Monday morning in Lagos. The first crash at Otedola Bridge involved an unregistered vehicle that rammed into a moving trailer, killing both occupants instantly. Hours later, an empty tanker collided with a sachet-water distribution van on the Third Mainland Bridge, leaving two victims severely injured. LASTMA attributed both incidents to reckless speeding and urged motorists to obey speed limits as enforcement intensifies across the state.

Police Officer, Scavenger Killed as Speeding Driver Loses Control in Lagos Island Crash




A police officer and a scavenger were killed on Wednesday in Ilubirin, inward Simpson on Lagos Island, after a speeding Toyota Camry driver lost control and rammed into both victims. LASTMA spokesperson Adebayo Taofiq said the officer was on a motorcycle when the vehicle veered off its lane, hitting him and the scavenger, killing them instantly. LASTMA personnel secured the scene and arrested the fleeing driver, who was handed over to the Adeniji Adele Police Division. The agency evacuated the vehicle and restored traffic flow. LASTMA General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki visited the scene, condemning reckless driving and urging motorists to adhere to speed limits to prevent avoidable deaths.

Lagos Policeman Caught Assaulting Bus Conductor as Passengers Protest Police Brutality in Viral Video



A Lagos police officer has sparked outrage after being captured on video violently restraining a bus conductor inside a commercial vehicle. The viral footage shows distressed passengers pleading with the officer to stop as the conductor, gasping for breath, repeatedly cried for help. Witnesses warned that the man appeared to be suffocating, urging the officer to release him.
The policeman, however, defended his actions, claiming the conductor had assaulted him first after a LASTMA official stopped the bus. He insisted he was not acting unlawfully and acknowledged that the woman recording the incident had the right to do so.
The episode adds to growing public anger over recurring cases of police harassment and brutality in Lagos, with residents urging the state command to curb misconduct among officers.

Lagos Police Officer Filmed Assaulting Bus Conductor as Passengers Plead: “He’s Suffocating!”

A viral video has sparked outrage after showing a Lagos police officer assaulting a bus conductor during a confrontation inside a commercial bus. Passengers begged the officer to stop as the conductor appeared distressed and struggled to breathe, repeatedly crying for help. While witnesses accused the officer of excessive force, the policeman claimed the conductor assaulted him first after a LASTMA stop. The incident adds to ongoing concerns over repeated cases of police brutality across Lagos.
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Policeman, five others dead as trucks collide on Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

At least six people, including a police officer, lost their lives in a multiple-truck collision on the Kara Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Wednesday night.

According to reports, the crash involved several articulated vehicles, including a fuel tanker, a container-laden truck, and another truck transporting cartons of biscuits. One victim was reportedly burnt beyond recognition, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed eight casualties and released footage showing the wreckage and bodies at the scene. The accident caused severe gridlock, leaving motorists stranded as rescue and recovery operations continued late into the night.

Eyewitnesses said one of the trucks veered off the road and rammed into the bridge barricade, causing its head to detach and plunge into the river. Some occupants were still missing as of press time. A towing vehicle sent to clear the wreckage was also struck during the rescue effort.

Lagos Commissioner of Police, Olorundare Jimoh, who confirmed the incident, said preliminary findings point to brake failure as the likely cause. “We lost a police inspector in the crash, and those responsible will be prosecuted,” he stated, adding that three injured victims had been taken to the hospital.

Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officials joined other emergency responders to manage the situation. The gridlock extended to both lanes of the expressway, forcing impatient drivers to drive against traffic.

Commercial drivers reportedly hiked transport fares between Berger and Oshodi from ₦1,000 to as high as ₦2,500. The Kara Bridge tragedy occurred less than 24 hours after another truck acc+dent on the Otedola Bridge, intensifying concerns over recurring road mishaps on the busy highway.

Container Truck Crushes Tricycle In Lagos Accident.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed a fatal accident involving a container-laden truck and a commercial tricycle along the Ijora Causeway, inward Ijora 7Up. According to a press statement released by Adebayo Taofiq, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment at LAST...

Lagos – Accident: The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed a fatal accident involving a container-laden truck and a commercial tricycle along the Ijora Causeway, inward Ijora 7Up.

According to a press statement released by Adebayo Taofiq, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment at LASTMA, the incident occurred earlier today when a 40-foot container truck, bearing registration number XP 368 AKD, lost control and overturned on a moving tricycle with passengers on board.

“The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirms the occurrence of a tragic accident along Ijora Causeway, inward Ijora 7Up.

The incident involved a 40-foot container truck which fell on a commercial tricycle with unsuspecting passengers,” the statement read.

According to the statement, “Preliminary findings indicate that the articulated vehicle, while attempting a precarious maneuver beneath the Ijora Bridge, lost control and consequently capsized, fatally crushing on to a tricycle in its path. Regrettably, two passengers among them a serving Police Officer were killed instantly.”

“The remains of the deceased Police Officer were subsequently conveyed to a morgue at Yaba by security operatives, while grief-stricken relatives of the second victim, a female passenger, hastened to the scene to retrieve the remains of their loved one.”

“In a valiant rescue operation spearheaded by LASTMA operatives in concert with allied emergency responders, two additional victims, including the tricycle operator, were extricated alive, though they sustained severe bilateral leg fractures.”

Lagos Begins Use of Drones for Traffic and Security.

The Lagos State Government has introduced drones to help control traffic and improve security in the city.

According to Punch Newspaper, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed that the drones will be used to monitor busy roads and accident-prone areas. With the drones, officers will be able to see traffic situations faster and respond quickly when there is congestion or an emergency.

The agency explained that the technology will also help security officers track suspicious activities around highways. This means that the drones will not only be for traffic control but also for safety of lives and property.

Lagos residents often complain about long traffic jams and slow response from traffic officers. Officials believe the drones will make the work easier and reduce the stress of drivers.

Five Cheat Death In Lagos Road Crashes.

Two individuals sustained serious injuries while three others were rescued unhurt in separate road crashes over the weekend in the Mile 2 and Surulere areas of Lagos State.

It took timely interventions of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to rescue victims.

According to a statement on Sunday by LASTMA’s spokesperson, Mr. Adebayo Taofiq, the first accident occurred at Olohunsogo Bus Stop, inward Mile 2, where a Toyota Camry crashed into a stationary Scania truck.

The impact left the Camry driver and a passenger seriously injured.

He said emergency responders from LASTMA arrived at the scene quickly and extricated both victims, who were later rushed to Ademola Hospital, opposite the Ijanikin Police Station, for immediate medical attention.

Adebayo stated that preliminary investigations indicated that the Camry driver was travelling at excessive speed, lost control, and rammed into the parked truck.

The driver of the stationary vehicle was taken into custody by LASTMA officials, while police officers from the Ijanikin Division provided necessary security support at the scene.

“Preliminary inquiries revealed that the ghastly incident was precipitated by the Camry driver’s reckless indulgence in excessive speeding, which ultimately resulted in the fatal loss of vehicular control.

One Dead, Two Injured In Ikorodu Road Accident

One person has died and two others injured in an auto crash at the Idi-Iroko inward Ogolonto axis of Ikorodu Road, Lagos.

According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the accident occurred when a fully loaded commercial Mazda bus (LND 490 SD), recklessly vying for right of way, rammed into a fast-moving articulated truck (EKY 121 YJ).

A passenger seated at the doorway of the bus was thrown off and crushed under the truck’s tires, dying instantly. Two others — a male and a female — sustained severe injuries and were rushed to Ikorodu General Hospital by LASAMBUS.

LASTMA confirmed that the deceased’s body was handed over to his family, while both vehicles were evacuated to restore traffic flow.

Source: Channels TV

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