Late-Night Crash on Abuja–Lokoja Highway Leaves Four Feared Dead

Unconfirmed reports reaching RoadKing.ng suggest that a late-night collision along the Abuja–Lokoja Expressway has left at least four persons feared dead, with several others injured. The crash reportedly occurred near Gegu village around 10:40 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

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According to eyewitness accounts gathered at the scene, a commercial bus allegedly attempted to overtake a fuel tanker on a dangerous bend before colliding head-on with an oncoming trailer. The impact reportedly triggered an explosion that engulfed both vehicles in flames.

While official confirmation from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Kogi State Police Command was still pending at press time, residents in the area say emergency responders and local volunteers rushed to the scene to assist victims trapped in the wreckage.

“We saw fire everywhere. The bus and trailer burned completely before the FRSC arrived,” said one witness, Bello Ibrahim, who lives close to the accident point.

FRSC Reacts (Awaiting Official Report)

When contacted by RoadKing.ng, a senior FRSC officer at the Kogi Command who preferred anonymity stated that details of the incident were still being verified.

“We have sent a team to the site, but we cannot confirm the number of casualties yet. We will issue a formal statement after full assessment,” the officer said.

Recurring Danger on Abuja–Lokoja Expressway

The Abuja–Lokoja Expressway has long been one of Nigeria’s deadliest routes. Frequent crashes, especially involving tankers, trailers, and commercial buses, have turned it into a hotspot for fatal road incidents.

A 2024 report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) ranked Kogi State among Nigeria’s top five states with the highest road fatalities, with the Abuja–Lokoja axis accounting for nearly 60% of recorded deaths.

Transport safety experts have repeatedly blamed reckless overtaking, poor road markings, and inadequate enforcement as key contributors.

“We have lost too many lives on this road,” said Engr. Victor Eze of the Safe Highways Initiative, calling for automated speed cameras, improved lighting, and stricter commercial driver certification.

Public Concern Grows

Motorists using the route expressed anger over the frequency of accidents.

“Every week, there’s one tragedy or another. The government must fix this road and regulate these drivers,” said Hassan Adamu, a long-distance truck driver.

As at the time of this report, traffic had been restored after hours of gridlock, though emergency teams continued clearing debris from the scene.