Gas truck explodes, kills six at army checkpoint in Kogi

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: July 15, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Gas truck explodes, kills six at army checkpoint in Kogi

A gas-laden truck exploded at an army checkpoint along the Abuja-Lokoja highway, killing at least six people. The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion.

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