The Dangote Group has denied any connection to two fatal traffic accidents that occurred on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in Enugu State, following reports misattributing the incidents to the company.
In a statement released Thursday, September 4, 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.
Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has reiterated its warning to truck operators against the unauthorised use of its logo on their trucks, noting that their actions have caused serious embarrassment to the brand.
The company stated that, despite previous warnings, certain truckers with no affiliation to Dangote continue to display its logo on their trucks, often for personal gain or other undisclosed motives. It noted with concern that some of these vehicles have been implicated in incidents that were wrongly attributed to the company.
To that end, Dangote has pledged to intensify monitoring efforts in collaboration with relevant security agencies and law enforcement, and to pursue legal proceedings against offenders.
“We have repeatedly cautioned truckers to refrain from using our logo on unauthorised vehicles. Moving forward, we will increase vigilance and take decisive legal action against misuse of our brand identity, particularly concerning vehicles unaffiliated with the Dangote Group,” the company emphasised.
Dangote also expressed alarm over the proliferation of misinformation targeting the company, particularly the unfounded attribution of road accidents to its fleet. The company urged the public and media to verify facts before dissemination and warned against falling prey to individuals seeking to exploit tragedies for malicious or financial purposes.
The Dangote Group operates one of the largest commercial fleets in Africa, with over 12,000 trucks in Nigeria alone, including over 3,000 owned by third-party contractors. On any given day, more than 6,000 vehicles are actively engaged in operations that support the company’s extensive logistics network, generating over 36,000 direct and indirect jobs.
“We maintain close cooperation with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other regulatory bodies to standardise, monitor, train, and enhance our operational practices. Continuous internal audits enable us to identify gaps, adopt global best practices, and strengthen compliance across our fleet,” the company added.