Two people were killed and several others injured in a fatal road crash at Soka Junction along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The accident happened around 10:10 p.m. on Saturday, according to the Oyo State Police Command.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the command’s spokesperson, Ayanlade Olayinka, said preliminary investigations showed that a white HOWO truck driven by Abdullahi Bashiru lost control while speeding recklessly.
The truck reportedly rammed into pedestrians and several vehicles, including a Toyota Venza and a BMW.
“The Oyo State Police Command is aware of a tragic multiple motor/pedestrian accident that occurred at Soka Junction, Ibadan, along the Ibadan–Lagos Expressway on 4th April 2026 at about 10:10 p.m.,” the statement said.
“The Command regrets to confirm that two (2) persons lost their lives, while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries. The accident also involved and damaged multiple vehicles, including a Toyota Venza and a BMW, among others,” it stated.
Olayinka added that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Abimbola Olugbenga, sympathised with the families of those who died and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
He also disclosed that an investigation has been launched to establish the exact cause of the crash and ensure anyone found culpable is held accountable.
The police further advised motorists and other road users to drive carefully, comply with traffic rules and avoid excessive speeding.
