Five Dead in Kogi State Truck Collision on October 18

On October 18, 2026, at approximately 2:30 a.m., a multiple-truck collision occurred on the Obajana-Lokoja highway in Kogi State, resulting in five confirmed deaths. The incident involved three trucks that collided, causing a fire that destroyed the vehicles and their cargo.

Lawal Fagge, the Kogi State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), reported that one individual sustained injuries and was taken to the Federal Teaching Hospital in Lokoja for treatment, while the deceased were deposited in the hospital's morgue. Fagge attributed the crash to excessive speed, which led to the drivers losing control.

This incident has reignited discussions about the dangers of speeding heavy-duty vehicles on Nigerian highways, particularly during early morning hours. The FRSC has consistently warned against speeding and other traffic violations.

This crash adds to a troubling trend of fatal road accidents in Kogi State, with previous incidents resulting in multiple fatalities.