A horrific lone accident on the ever-busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has claimed the lives of at least six people and left 23 others with severe injuries on Monday, February 2, 2026. The crash, which occurred around the Foursquare Camp axis, involved a DAF CF 380 truck (registration number SNA 287 XA) transporting a dangerous mix of humans and livestock from Northern Nigeria toward Lagos. According to the Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the white and blue trailer was not only carrying 29 passengers but also approximately 35 cows. The impact was so severe that 29 of the cattle were killed instantly alongside the human casualties. Preliminary investigations by the FRSC point to excessive speed and driver fatigue as the primary triggers for the disaster. FRSC spokesperson, Afolabi Odunsi-Oyewole, highlighted a recurring and illegal practice that exacerbated the tragedy: Mixed Loading. “FRSC discourages this practice because there is no segregation between goods and humans. In the event of a crash, it becomes difficult to separate humans from goods, which may eventually lead to loss of lives,” Odunsi-Oyewole stated. The crash occurred at approximately 11:27 am. Rescue operatives from the Ogunmakin Unit Command reportedly arrived on the scene within two minutes to begin the grim task of extracting victims from the wreckage. This incident follows another recent tragedy on January 21, where three people died and 40 were injured in Yobe State after a truck lost control and rammed into roadside pedestrians. The FRSC is now issuing a stern warning to heavy-duty vehicle operators. Drivers are urged to, Avoid Speeding: High velocity on expressways reduces reaction time. Observe Rest: Fatigue is a silent killer for long-distance drivers. Stop Mixed Loading: Trucks meant for goods should never be used as passenger vehicles. Post navigation Protest rocks AIT community over proposed cemetery project Tragedy in Ondo: Two AAUA Students Drown During Matriculation Pool Party
