Dangote Group has refuted reports circulating on social media and on some online platforms linking it to a truck involved in a road accident in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The clarification comes after reports surfaced on Wednesday, that three persons lost their lives in a road crash in the university town of Akungba-Akoko.
The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ondo State, who confirmed the incident in a telephone conversation with Channels Television, revealed that the accident, which occurred around 7:30 p.m., involved a truck loaded with stone dust and a motorcycle. The truck was said to have lost control and rammed into a barricade in front of the university.
On the other hand, the Public Relations Officer of the Students’ Union Government of Adekunle Ajasin University, Mosadoluwa Ajidagba, told our correspondent that the accident was caused by an articulated vehicle.
He explained that the truck was coming from Ikare en route to Akungba when it suffered a brake failure and hit the permanent barricade erected at the university’s main gate.
According to him, about 10 people lost their lives in the tragic incident.
However, in a statement on Thursday, the Dangote Group noted that the truck involved in the unfortunate incident does not belong to Dangote Group or any of its subsidiaries.
“Verified vehicle registration details confirm that the truck with Plate No. JJJ 365 XB, is owned and operated by an independent logistics company with no affiliation to Dangote Group. For the avoidance of doubt, the truck was not conveying any Dangote products but was transporting crushed stones in reused sacks bearing various brand names.
“Dangote Industries maintains a strict policy on fleet management and vehicle identification, ensuring that all its trucks are properly branded, tracked, and operated by trained personnel under rigorous safety and compliance standards. For clarity, all genuine Dangote trucks carry distinct company markings and fleet numbers, making them easily identifiable.
While the company deeply sympathises with all those affected by the incident, it urges members of the public and the media to verify information before attributing ownership or involvement to Dangote Group.”
The company also advised media organisations to refrain from using images of Dangote-branded trucks in connection with accidents or incidents unrelated to its operations.
Dangote Industries remains steadfast in its commitment to road safety, regulatory compliance, and responsible corporate citizenship across all its operations in Nigeria and beyond.”
