A tragic accident at Badagry Roundabout in Lagos has claimed the lives of a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority officer and two commercial motorcyclists.
The fatal incident occurred around 9 a.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026. Moreover, it caused heavy traffic congestion in the busy area.
The Badagry Roundabout truck accident happened when a cement-laden truck reportedly lost control and rammed into the victims.
An eyewitness said the truck was moving at high speed before the crash. According to the witness, the driver suddenly swerved off his lane and crushed those in his path.
“The LASTMA officer was controlling the traffic when he lost control and was suddenly crushed on the spot,” the witness told Punch.
“The two motorcyclists were also affected while they were waiting to pick up passengers,” the eyewitness added.
Emergency responders were deployed immediately after the incident. Meanwhile, other LASTMA officials arrived at the scene to manage traffic and assist their injured colleague.
A police source confirmed that the crash led to gridlock in the area.
“Other LASTMA officials were mobilised to the scene of the incident due to their affected colleague. Our men were also on the ground, as well as the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Federal Road Safety Corps, to manage the situation,” the source said.
The driver of the truck was arrested at the scene. In addition, the vehicle was impounded for further investigation.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the Federal Road Safety Corps also confirmed the incident. The unit commander, Yusuf Sanni, said, “The driver has been taken to Badagry Police Station,” while attributing the crash to loss of control and urging motorists to avoid the area.
Furthermore, the remains of the victims were evacuated and deposited at a hospital mortuary.
CSP Folajimi Agosile, Divisional Police Officer of Badagry Police Station, confirmed that the suspect remains in custody.
“He will be arraigned at the Chief Magistrates’ Court once investigations are concluded,” Agosile said.
The Badagry Roundabout truck accident has once again raised concerns about road safety and speeding in Lagos.
