The Nigerian community in the United States has been thrown into mourning following the discovery of a truck driver, Bode Ologan, dead inside his vehicle in Texas.
News of the incident surfaced on Sunday after a Facebook user, Ibrahim Abolore, shared a post on the Lagos Reporters page, alerting the public and seeking help in tracing Ologan’s relatives.
The post was accompanied by a copy of the deceased’s driver’s licence.
“Kindly help find out if anybody knows this guy’s family or his family. They found him dead inside the truck in Texas,” the post read.
Checks on Sunday indicated that the tragedy occurred on November 7, and friends of the late driver have since launched a GoFundMe campaign to support his burial arrangements.
The fundraising page, titled “Help Bode Ologan’s Family in Their Grief,” was opened by Omolade Adeduro, who described the deceased as a devoted father of three.
The appeal stated, “Hello, the family and friends of Bode Ologan regret to announce his death on Friday, November 7th, 2025. He lived a fulfilling life and left behind three children: Semilore, Semilogo, and Semilola.
“Please help his children and family raise money for his funeral arrangements and other necessary expenses. Any amount is appreciated. May his soul rest in peace.”
As of Sunday, the GoFundMe page had raised $4,717 from about 16 donors, with a target of $30,000 ahead of the proposed burial date of November 20.
Ologan, believed to be from Owo in Ondo State, was well-known among members of the Arlington, Texas, community, many of whom have continued to post tributes in his memory.
A Facebook user, Emem Akpabio, wrote, “Just got notified that my very first client, and loving father of three whom I obtained sole custody of his kids some 8 years ago, passed away and was found in his truck somewhere in Texas.”
Another user, Josely Pueten, who identified herself as one of his former property managers, said, “I just received a phone call about him. He was one of our tenants here in Arlington. I never had the opportunity to meet him, but I know I got that call for a reason. I’m so sorry for his passing.”
Similarly, a sympathiser, Aboukia Fessibay, wrote, “Bode has gone too soon; so sad to see this of his passing to the great beyond. May God be with his children and the rest of his beloved family and friends.”
On Instagram, another mourner, Gbemisola Are, added, “May his soul rest in peace. Driving a truck is a very difficult and risky job.”