Two people died and several others were injured in a multiple-vehicle crash involving pedestrians on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway at Soka Junction, Ibadan, on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at approximately 10:10 p.m. The Oyo State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued Sunday by its spokesperson, Ayanlade Olayinka. According to preliminary findings, a white HOWO truck driven by Abdullahi Bashiru veered out of control, reportedly due to speeding and reckless driving. The truck struck pedestrians and hit multiple vehicles, including a Toyota Venza and a BMW. The police confirmed that two people died at the scene while others sustained varying injuries. Commissioner of Police Abimbola Olugbenga expressed condolences to the bereaved families and wished the injured a swift recovery. An investigation has been launched to determine the full circumstances of the crash. The police urged drivers to adhere to traffic laws and avoid over-speeding.
Abdullahi Bashiru's alleged recklessness behind the wheel led directly to deaths on a highway already infamous for deadly crashes. This incident, occurring at Soka Junction, adds to the growing toll of lives lost on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway despite repeated public warnings. The police investigation may assign blame, but it won't fix the deeper issue of enforcement gaps on Nigeria's major roads. For Nigerians, another fatal crash means more grief, not change.
