Dangote Truck Crash In Edo Claims Three Lives

Three people lost their lives on Sunday in Auchi, Edo State, following a fatal accident involving two trucks and a GLK Benz.

The accident occurred around midday in front of the Omega Fire Ministry. Eyewitness footage shared online showed damaged vehicles at the scene, with voices in the background alleging that a Dangote Cement truck had rammed into several cars.

The three occupants of the GLK Benz reportedly died in the crash.

Reacting to the incident, Apostle Johnson Suleman, General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministry, described the tragedy as avoidable. He blamed it on the recklessness of poorly trained and overworked truck drivers.

“These deaths are avoidable. Some of these young drivers are not trained, some don’t even have licenses, and many are overworked. Companies must take responsibility instead of endangering lives on our roads,” he said.

Edo State Police Command spokesperson, Moses Yamu, confirmed the incident. He explained that two trucks — one belonging to Dangote Cement and another unidentified — as well as the GLK Benz, were involved.

“All three occupants of the GLK were evacuated to the hospital, where they were confirmed dead. The Dangote truck caught fire but was brought under control,” Yamu said, adding that investigations are ongoing.