Five people were killed on Monday, January 12, 2026, in a fatal road accident involving a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) truck at Lawanti village in Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State.
The incident occurred along the Bauchi–Gombe highway when the truck reportedly lost control and rammed into residents of the Lawanti community, killing five persons on the spot and injuring several others.
The crash threw the community into mourning, with residents describing the incident as shocking and devastating.
Reacting to the tragedy, the Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali, expressed deep condolences to the people of Lawanti district and the families of the victims.
In a condolence message issued by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Alkali described the incident as a huge loss not only to the affected families but to Gombe State as a whole.
He prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and asked God to grant their families the strength to bear the loss.
The minister also wished those injured in the accident a speedy recovery.
The incident has renewed concerns over road safety and the movement of heavy-duty vehicles carrying hazardous materials along major highways across the country.