Photo caption: Dangote Group logo
The Dangote Group has denied any connection to two fatal traffic accidents that occurred on Wednesday in Enugu State, following reports misattributing the incidents to the company.
In a statement released Thursday, Dangote Group clarified that the trucks involved in the two separate crashes did not belong to the company and were not operated by any of its subsidiaries. The Enugu State Police Command corroborated this, confirming that the vehicles were owned by two logistics firms: Visco Investment Global and Global Investment.
According to police reports, the first incident occurred at approximately 9 a.m. on the Enugu-bound lane of a major highway. A Howo truck, bearing the name Visco Investment Global and transporting bags of white cement, was traveling from Aba, Abia State to Abuja when it collided with a Toyota Corolla. The car had reportedly been overtaking another truck when the crash occurred. A Foton bus and a Daihatsu Hijet minibus, both allegedly driving against traffic were also involved in the collision. The impact led to a fire that engulfed the truck and the Corolla, killing all five occupants of the car. A passenger in the minibus also died.
The second crash occurred around 3 p.m. on the same day and route. A Sino truck owned by Global Investment, also laden with cement and reportedly driving one-way from Garriki Enugu to Nenwe in Aninri Local Government Area, collided with a tricycle. Four people in the tricycle were taken to a nearby hospital, where they were later pronounced dead.
“We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the victims of these tragic incidents and their families,” the Dangote Group said in its statement.
The company also expressed concern over the “increasing spread of misinformation falsely attributing such incidents to the Dangote Group without substantiated evidence.” It urged both the public and media outlets to verify claims before dissemination and emphasised its commitment to road safety.
The conglomerate noted that it has “repeatedly cautioned truckers to desist from using its logo on their vehicles.” It vowed to implement stricter monitoring and pursue legal action against those who use its brand identity without authorisation.
