Truck crushes man at busy Benue junction

Metro Truck crushes man at busy Benue junction Published on April 6, 2026 By Ejembi Ogwuche googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); A tragic accident has claimed the life of an as-yet-unidentified man after a truck ran him over at Rice Mill Junction in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State. Residents say the busy junction is notorious for heavy traffic and frequent accidents involving trucks and other commercial vehicles. Eyewitnesses reported that the incident occurred suddenly, leaving bystanders in shock. The victim was reportedly killed on the spot before any assistance could arrive. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Hiifan Zendesha described the scene as chaotic, with passersby gathering shortly after the crash. “It happened so fast. The man didn’t stand a chance,” an eyewitness said. When contacted to confirm the incident, the spokesperson of the Benue State Police Command, DSP Udeme Edet, said she had not been briefed about the accident. Don't Miss LASEMA confirms two fire outbreaks in Lagos linked to electrical surges You may like Nine killed in Easter Day attack on Benue community – Police Gov Alia condemns attack on Benue community 17 killed in Easter attack on Benue community Benue LG ex-chairman dies four days after losing wife IHRC urges probe of alleged foreign role in Benue, Plateau unrest Benue woman delivers twins in bush while trekking to clinic

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