BREAKING: Dangote Truck Allegedly Kills Traders at Oko Market Asaba

Tragedy struck in Asaba, Delta State, on Monday morning after a Dangote truck allegedly lost control and rammed into traders and passersby near Oko Market, close to the Onitsha Toll Gate.

According to multiple reports and eyewitnesses the accident occurred around 11:15 am, leaving at least eight people dead and dozens injured. Many victims were rushed to St. Rebecca Hospital in Mami Market, Asaba, for urgent treatment, while emergency responders were on the scene providing assistance.

This latest incident has reignited public concern, as it comes just weeks after reports that another Dangote truck allegedly hit Ruth Otabor, the sister of Big Brother Naija star, Josephina “Phyna” Otabor. That earlier case sparked outrage across social media, with many Nigerians questioning the safety standards of heavy-duty trucks linked to the Dangote Group.

As of the time of filing this report, the Delta State Police Command and officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) had not released an official statement.

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