The driver of a Dangote Group truck has killed a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) official and two other persons in Badagry.
The accident occurred on Monday at the Badagry Roundabout inward Seme. According to LASTMA, the fully loaded SHACMAN truck suffered brake failure, causing the driver to lose control.
The vehicle struck a LASTMA officer who was regulating traffic at the roundabout and a pedestrian. It then hit another person before coming to a stop about 200 metres from the point of impact.
LASTMA confirmed the deaths in a statement issued on Tuesday by its spokesperson Adebayo Taofiq.
“The Lagos State Transport Management Authority (LASTMA) today announced with deep sorrow the tragic death of one of its officers and two other citizens in a devastating road accident that happened on Monday, 23rd of February, 2026 at the Badagry Roundabout inward Seme,” the statement read partly.
Taofiq said the driver fled the scene but was later apprehended by other LASTMA personnel and handed over to the police.
He added that emergency response teams, including LASTMA officers, the Badagry Police Division, the Federal Road Safety Corps, the Nigeria Security and Defence Corps and residents, responded to the incident.
The victims were taken to the General Hospital Badagry where they were pronounced dead.
LASTMA general manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki condoled with the families of the deceased.
“This is a heartbreaking incident and our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims during this incredibly difficult time,” he said.
“The LASTMA officer who lost his life was a dedicated public servant who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the people of Lagos. We honour his courage, professionalism and unwavering commitment to his duty.
“This tragedy is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of mechanical failures,” he stated.
“We implore all haulage operators and logistics companies to implement rigorous and regular maintenance checks, especially on braking systems to prevent such avoidable accidents,” he added.
The incident comes three weeks after three male passengers narrowly escaped death when a Dangote truck making an illegal U turn collided with a commercial bus in the Mosafejo Aradagun area along the Lagos Badagry Expressway.
