Tragedy struck on Monday, February 23, 2026, when a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officer and two pedestrians were crushed to d+ath at the Badagry Roundabout inward Seme, Lagos, following a brake failure involving a truck allegedly belonging to the Dangote Group.
According to initial reports, the fully loaded SHACMAN truck suffered a catastrophic brake failure while travelling at high speed. The driver reportedly lost control, crushing the LASTMA officer who was regulating traffic, along with a pedestrian at the roundabout. The truck continued on its path and struck another individual before coming to a stop approximately 200 metres from the initial point of impact.
The driver fled the scene but was later apprehended by LASTMA personnel and handed over to the police. Emergency responders, including LASTMA officials, the Badagry Police Division, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and concerned residents, rushed to the scene. The victims were taken to the General Hospital, Badagry, where they were pronounced d+ad.
The truck has been impounded and handed over to the Badagry Police Division for forensic investigation.