Fatal Accident Claims Many Lives In Lokoja–Anyigba Highway Crash Near Ajegwu – SIXT-MEDIA LANE
Multiple Fatalities Reported in Lokoja–Benue Highway Crash Near Ajegwu
A deadly crash on the Lokoja–Benue highway between Ajegwu and Mamerebo left several passengers dead and others badly injured on Monday morning, according to early accounts gathered by SIXT-MEDIA LANE. The collision involved a Benue-bound commercial bus; emergency responders and local volunteers ferried victims to nearby facilities for urgent care.
What witnesses told us
Eyewitnesses at the scene said the impact was severe, with multiple casualties recorded on the spot before help arrived. A nurse who received victims in Anyigba told The Bureau News that some passengers could not be saved despite swift triage.
“They were rushed to the hospital I work in, Anyigba. We lost about three already, including the little girl with gold-coloured hair. May God rest their souls.”
As of press time, authorities were still reconciling casualty figures and contacting families.
Rescue and hospital response
Local first responders, motorists and community youth assisted in evacuations before security agencies secured the corridor to ease traffic. Hospital teams in Anyigba began stabilising the injured, while referrals were initiated for those needing higher levels of care.
Traffic advisory and next steps
Road users: Expect residual delays on the Ajegwu–Mamerebo stretch while investigators clear debris and document the scene.
Authorities: Police and emergency officials are urging witnesses to come forward with dash-cam footage or phone videos to aid the inquiry.
Families: Relatives seeking information have been advised to contact the nearest divisional police office or the receiving hospitals in Anyigba.
Community grief and safety reminder
Residents who gathered near the site expressed shock and sympathy for the victims and their families. Road-safety advocates again urged commercial drivers to observe speed limits, rest breaks and vehicle checks on this busy inter-state corridor, especially during early-morning and late-evening runs when visibility drops.
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