IBAFO, OGUN STATE — Seven male passengers were killed and two others sustained serious injuries following a late-night multiple-vehicle crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The accident occurred at approximately 00:03 hrs on Monday, August 24, 2026, along the Ibafo–Lagos corridor near Kara, Ibafo.
Key Details of the Crash
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Vehicles Involved: According to statements from Chief Superintendent Route Commander Afolabi Odunsin, the collision involved three vehicles—a white HOWO CNG/CIMC ENRIC truck, a white MACK trailer, and a Mitsubishi Canter.
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Casualties: Nine adult males were involved in total. Seven died on impact at the scene, while two survivors were rushed for emergency medical treatment by the Ogun State Ambulance Service.
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Response Time: The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Ibafo Outpost received the distress call at 4:04 AM and arrived on scene within five minutes at 4:09 AM to manage traffic and lead rescue efforts.
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Probable Cause: Preliminary findings by the FRSC point to excessive speed (speed violation) as the primary cause, compounded by reduced visibility and driver fatigue during late-night operations.
“Preliminary information indicates that nine persons, all male, were involved in the crash. Sadly, seven persons were killed, while two persons sustained injuries… Speed violation was identified as the probable cause, subject to further investigation.”
— Afolabi Odunsin, FRSC Ogun State Sector Command
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│ Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash Summary │
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│ • Incident Date/Time : Monday, Aug 24, 2026 | ~00:03 hrs │
│ • Location : Kara Corridor, Ibafo, Ogun State │
│ • Total Involved : 9 Adult Males │
│ • Fatalities : 7 Confirmed Dead │
│ • Injuries : 2 Rescued & Hospitalized │
│ • Primary Cause : Excessive Speed & Night Visibility Issues │
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