A Nigerian truck driver residing in Arlington, Texas, Bode Ologan, has been reported dead after he was discovered lifeless inside a truck in the United States.
Information about the incident surfaced on Sunday through a post shared on the Lagos Reporters Facebook page by a user, Ibrahim Abolore, who appealed for help in identifying and contacting the deceased’s family.
In the post, which included an image of Ologan’s driving licence, members of the public were urged to assist in locating his relatives within or outside the country.
Further findings revealed that the tragic incident occurred on November 7, with associates of the late driver opening a GoFundMe account to support funeral arrangements.
A fundraiser titled “Help Bode Ologan’s Family in Their Grief”—created by Omolade Adeduro—described Ologan as a father of three and announced his passing with deep sorrow.
According to the appeal, “Hello, the family and friends of Bode Ologan regret to announce his death on Friday, November 7th, 2025… He left behind three children: Semilore, Semilogo, and Semilola. Please help his children and family raise money for his funeral arrangements and other necessary expenses.”
Checks on the GoFundMe page as of Sunday showed that $4,717 had been donated by about 16 contributors, with the family targeting $30,000 ahead of the scheduled November 20 burial.
Ologan was believed to be originally from Owo, Ondo State, before relocating to the United States in pursuit of greener pastures.
Tributes have continued to pour in from acquaintances, neighbours, and members of the Arlington community who expressed shock at the news of his death.
One mourner, Emem Akpabio, wrote on Facebook that she had once supported Ologan through a custody case involving his children and described him as a devoted father.
Another resident, Josely Pueten, who identified herself as an acquaintance, said the deceased had been one of their tenants in Arlington, expressing sadness over the incident.
Similarly, Aboukia Fessibay shared her condolences online, lamenting that Ologan “left too soon” and praying for strength for his children and extended family.
On Instagram, another sympathiser, Gbemisola Are, reflected on the dangers of the trucking profession, describing it as “a very difficult and risky job.”
This latest tragedy adds to a growing list of unfortunate incidents involving Nigerians abroad, including the death of Ross Ogbeinde, a UK-based Nigerian student who collapsed and died on December 29, 2024, prompting his family to seek financial support for his burial.
