Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The Sun Nigeria

2 commercial motorcycle riders crushed to death in Edo 

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From Tony Osauzo, Benin 

Two commercial motor cycle riders  popularly known as Okada riders, have been reportedly crushed to death at Idogbo, headquarters of Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State.

The deceased whose identities could not be ascertained were said to have been crushed after a truck driver lost control and rammed into them at the Idogbo by-pass along the Benin-Abraka highway.

Witnesses said the truck was coming from the Abraka end of the highway when it lost control.

Confirming the incident, spokesman of the Edo State Police Command, Eno Ikoedem, said it happened last Saturday.

She disclosed that the truck driver has been arrested for further investigation