Six killed as gas truck explodes at Kogi Army checkpoint

A gas truck explosion at an Army checkpoint on the Abuja-Lokoja highway in Kogi State has killed six people. Read more about the tragic Kogi gas explosion.

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July 16, 2026 · 02:23 · 5 min read

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A gas truck explosion at an Army checkpoint on the Abuja-Lokoja highway in Kogi State has killed six people. Read more about the tragic Kogi gas explosion.

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Six killed as gas truck explodes at Kogi Army checkpoint