DANGOTE GROUP TRUCKS NOT INVOLED IN THE ENUGU ACCIDENTS
CHIGOZIE AMADI
We wish to clarify that the truck involved in the recent accident in Enugu State on Wednesday, September 3rd 2025,are not owned by the Dangote Group.
The first incident, a multiple -vehicle crash, happened at 9. A.M. on the Enugu inward-bound lane. A Howo truck, inscribed Visco investment Global and laden with bags of white cement, was enroot Abuja from Abia Stats, when it collided with a Toyota Corolla car that was attempting to overtake another truck on the same route. A Foton bus and a Daihatsu Hijet mini bus, both driving onw-way, were also caught in the collision. Sadly, the truck head and the Toyota Corolla car went up in flames, with five occupants of the car burning to death. A passenger in the mi bus was equally confirmed dead by the attending medical doctor.
Similarly, at about 3 p.m. on the same road another fatal crash occurred. This time, it involved a Sino truck belonging to Global Investment and a tricycle. The truck, laden with cement and driving onw-way from Garriki Enugu to Nenwe in Aninri LGA, ON THE same Enugu inward-bound lane, rammed into the tricycle, leading to the death of its four occupants. The were rushed to the hospital but later confirmed dead
We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the victims of these tragic incidents and their families.
Given the current situation, we compelled to address the increasing spread of misinformation falsely attributing such incidents to the Dangote Group without substantiated evidence. We urge the public and media to refrain from the circulating unverified claims.
We have repeatedly cautioned truckers to desist from using our logo on their trucks. Moving forward, we will apply increased scrutiny and pursue legal action against the unauthorized use of our brand identity, particularly the misuse of our logo on vehicles not affiliated with the Group.
