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JUST IN: Multiple Crashes on Kara Bridge Disrupt Lagos-Ibadan Expressway; FRSC Urges Alternative Routes
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos Sector Command, has advised motorists to avoid the Kara Bridge area on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway following multiple road traffic crashes that occurred in the early hours of Friday, disrupting traffic flow in both directions.
According to the FRSC, the first incident happened around 12:05 a.m. on the outbound carriageway towards Ibadan, involving five articulated trucks and one Toyota Sienna. Preliminary investigations point to speed violation and loss of control as the cause.
Seven adult males were involved in the crash. One person died, another sustained injuries, and five escaped unhurt. Recovery efforts have been complicated because the body of the deceased is trapped under one of the heavily loaded trucks, requiring heavy-duty equipment for evacuation.
While rescue teams were still at the scene, a second crash occurred at approximately 3:15 a.m. on the inbound carriageway towards Lagos. A Mazda commercial bus suffered brake failure, leaving its driver seriously injured. The driver was promptly rescued and transported to the Lagos State Accident and Emergency Centre for treatment.
FRSC rescue teams, alongside LASEMA and other emergency responders, are working to clear the wreckage, recover the trapped victim, and restore normal traffic flow.
Lagos Sector Commander, Corps Commander Kehinde Ganiyu Hamzat, expressed sympathy to the families of the victims and called on motorists to exercise patience and cooperate with traffic personnel at the scene.
Motorists have been strongly advised to use alternative routes to avoid delays along the Kara-Ojodu Berger corridor until operations are concluded:
- Outbound traffic (Lagos to Ibadan): Divert via the Ikorodu-Sagamu route.
- Inbound traffic (towards Lagos): Use the Lekki-Epe Expressway or Ikorodu-Sagamu Expressway.
The FRSC further reminded drivers, especially those operating articulated vehicles and commercial buses, to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy — with particular attention to braking systems — before any journey. The Command also urged drivers to avoid unnecessary night travel, reduce speed in poor visibility, maintain safe distances, avoid dangerous overtaking, and rest when fatigued.
The FRSC remains committed to restoring normalcy as quickly as possible in collaboration with other emergency and traffic management agencies.
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FRSC ADVISES MOTORISTS TO USE ALTERNATIVE ROUTES AS RESCUE OPERATIONS CONTINUE FOLLOWING MULTIPLE CRASHES ON KARA BRIDGE
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos Sector Command, wishes to inform the motoring public that its rescue teams are currently managing the aftermath of multiple road traffic crashes that occurred at Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in the early hours of today, Friday, 24th July, 2026.
An angry mob has set a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) bus on fire after it reportedly crushed a commercial motorcyclist to death at Ogolonto Bus Stop along Ikorodu Road in Lagos State.
The incident occurred on Friday, October 16, 2026. Eyewitness accounts and social media reports indicate that the motorcyclist was riding alone along the restricted BRT lane when the collision happened. He died at the scene.
Enraged residents and youths then attacked the bus driver and set the vehicle ablaze. Police officers and officials of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC), who were nearby, intervened promptly and rescued the driver unharmed.
The identity of the deceased motorcyclist and the exact circumstances of the crash had not been officially confirmed at the time of filing this report. It was also unclear whether any arrests had been made in connection with the burning of the bus.
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ARISE News Wins Seven Honours At Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards
The awards recognised the network’s achievements in television journalism and programming, with ARISE News winning the Best TV Channel (Viewer’s Choice) category.
• ARISE News Anchor and host of What’s Trending Ojy Okpe was named Best Newscaster (TV – Female)
ARISE News has emerged as one of the major winners at the just ended Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA).
ARISE News won seven honours across television broadcasting, news reporting, presentation and production during the ceremony.
The awards recognised the network’s achievements in television journalism and programming, with ARISE News winning the Best TV Channel (Viewer’s Choice) category.
The network’s flagship breakfast programme, The Morning Show, also won the Best TV Talk Show award, further strengthening its recognition in television broadcasting.
ARISE News Anchor and host of What’s Trending Ojy Okpe was named Best Newscaster (TV – Female).
Rufai Oseni was named Nigerian Broadcaster of the Year (Male), while Vimbai Mutinhiri-Ekpeyong received the Nigerian Broadcaster of the Year (Female) award.
The recognition extended to the network’s newsroom, with Ovieteme George winning Best TV News Reporter (Male) for his contributions to television news reporting.
Behind the camera, Sam Adeyemi received the Best Camera Operator/Cinematographer award, recognising his work in television production and visual storytelling.
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Meta removes 3.7 million accounts in West Africa scam crackdown
The joint operation led to 28 arrests, identified more than 30 suspected scam centres and rescued 117 people allegedly trafficked and forced to work in scam compounds in Ghana.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has removed more than 3.7 million Facebook and Instagram accounts, pages and groups linked to suspected scam networks operating in West Africa.
The joint operation led to 28 arrests, identified more than 30 suspected scam centres and rescued 117 people allegedly trafficked and forced to work in scam compounds in Ghana.
The company announced the crackdown in a statement on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. It involved 14 technology companies and law enforcement agencies from 10 countries.
The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency coordinated the operation with the US Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other agencies. Nigerian authorities were involved.
Other countries included Ghana, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and India.Tech companies that took part included Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, Coinbase, Starlink and Adobe.
Meta said the partnership let participants share intelligence across digital platforms, countries and financial systems to identify criminal networks.
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