Six Killed, Several Injured as Truck Crashes Into RCCG Church in Lagos

Six worshippers were killed and others injured when a truck carrying sharp sand veered off the road and struck the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Epe, Lagos State, on Monday evening.

The accident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Hospital Road, shortly after the church had concluded its evening service. While many congregants had left, some remained inside the auditorium, praying or preparing to exit, when the truck lost control and smashed into the building.

Eyewitnesses reported that the vehicle’s braking system failed as it descended toward a nearby roundabout. One resident, Tinu Oduwale, said the driver tried to warn people by honking but could not stop the truck. “He was trying to avoid hitting other vehicles and pedestrians at the junction but ended up crashing into the church,” she said.

Another witness, Sanjo, noted that the victims were caught off guard during their prayers. “If the crash had occurred earlier, the casualty count would have been higher,” he added.

Emergency teams, including the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, responded quickly to the scene. Those injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, while rescue personnel worked to evacuate trapped individuals.

The truck driver reportedly fled the scene. Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer Abimbola Adebisi confirmed the deaths and stated that the vehicle is unregistered. “The bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the morgue, and investigations are ongoing,” she said.

Authorities continue to investigate the incident.