By Chiagoziem Abosi
Edited by Ezennia Uche
A police officer and a female passenger were killed on Monday when a container-laden truck fell on a tricycle at Ijora, Lagos. Eyewitnesses described the scene as “horrific,” as emergency workers struggled to recover victims from the wreckage.
The crash adds to a growing list of container and trailer accidents that have raised alarm over road safety in Lagos and other Nigerian cities.
“This shows how unsafe our roads have become,” said Adewale Ajayi, a commuter who witnessed the incident. “Government says they are regulating trucks, but look at what keeps happening.”
A Worsening Trend
Fatal crashes involving trucks are becoming increasingly common across Nigeria. Poor vehicle maintenance, weak enforcement of traffic laws, and the lack of functional trailer parks have been cited as major causes.
Just last month, Ruth Otabor, sister of Big Brother Naija star Phyna, was killed in Benin City when a Dangote truck rammed into her car. The company promised reforms and pledged support for survivors, but critics argue that little has changed.https://ikejabird.com/tag/ruth-otabor/
Public Outrage
Residents say authorities are failing to act decisively.
“We cannot continue like this,” said Mrs. Titi Adebayo, a trader at Iddo Market. “People are dying, families are broken, and yet these trailers still move around without checks. Who will protect us?”
Calls for Action
Experts urge the Lagos State Government to enforce restrictions limiting truck movement to specific hours and to invest in safer alternatives such as rail and water transport.
Until such measures are implemented, commuters fear that Nigerian roads will remain a death trap, with each crash adding to the toll of lives lost and families shattered.
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