Two dead and several injured in Oyo road accident
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A tragic accident at Soka Junction in Oluyole Local Government Area has resulted in the death of two people and left several others injured. The incident involved multiple vehicles and pedestrians, causing panic among road users. According to the Oyo State Police Command, the crash was caused by a white HOWO truck driven by Abdullahi Bashiru, who allegedly lost control due to excessive speed and reckless driving. The Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Abimbola, has commiserated with the families of the deceased and assured the public that a thorough investigation is underway.
What happened
- The accident occurred at Soka Junction, Ibadan, along the Ibadan–Lagos Expressway on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at about 22:10 hours.
- Two people died and several others sustained injuries in the crash involving multiple vehicles and pedestrians.
- The crash was reportedly caused by a white HOWO truck with registration number Gombe GEM 696 XE, driven by Abdullahi Bashiru, who lost control due to reckless driving and excessive speed.
- Damaged vehicles included a Toyota Venza and a BMW car.
- Olugbenga Abimbola, the Commissioner of Police, expressed condolences to the victims' families and assured that a thorough investigation has commenced.
