Dangote Industries Limited has distanced itself from a truck involved in a fatal crash in Enugu on Wednesday, insisting the vehicle does not belong to the company.
The accident, which occurred around 9 a.m., involved a Howo truck loaded with cement and a Toyota Corolla. The truck bore the inscription of Visco Investment Global Limited and was reportedly travelling from Aba to Abuja when the incident happened.
Initial reports and online commentary had linked the truck to the Dangote Group because of its branding, but the company dismissed the claim.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Dangote Industries said the vehicle was operated by a third party and not part of its fleet.
“We are engaging with the appropriate agencies to find out why the truck was carrying our logo when it is not linked to us. Going forward, we will apply stricter scrutiny to the unauthorised use of our brand identity,” the company stated.
Dangote noted that while it usually avoids commenting on individual accidents, the spread of misinformation made clarification necessary.
The company urged the public and media to avoid spreading unverified claims, adding that it would cooperate fully with authorities investigating the matter.
“We strongly reject attempts to exploit tragedies like this for malicious or financial gain. We remain committed to the highest standards of corporate responsibility, safety, and integrity,” the statement added.
In recent years, Dangote-branded trucks have been repeatedly linked to road crashes across Nigeria, sparking public criticism. Calls for tighter regulation have grown louder, particularly after the death of Ruth Otabor, younger sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner Ijeoma “Phyna” Otabor.
Ruth died in August 2025 after her leg was amputated following an accident with a truck reportedly linked to Dangote near Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State. Her family confirmed she passed away just days after graduating from the institution, while still pursuing justice and compensation.
The repeated involvement of trucks carrying Dangote branding in deadly accidents has continued to fuel social media backlash and demands for greater accountability.
