Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has confirmed it does not own the truck involved in a fatal accident in Enugu on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, issuing a statement at 8:00 AM WAT today, Thursday, September 4, 2025, to clarify its position.
The company stated that the vehicle, which crashed at Four Corner along the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, killing several people including a family, belongs to Visco Investment Global Limited, a third-party operator, despite bearing the Dangote logo. DIL is cooperating with authorities to investigate the unauthorized use of its branding and has pledged to tighten oversight, though the Enugu State Police Command is still probing the crash’s cause, with early reports pointing to brake failure.
The denial has stirred mixed reactions as the incident, which left a trail of devastation, initially drew public fury toward DIL due to the truck’s markings.
The company emphasized its safety standards and rejected exploitation of the tragedy for misinformation, but the involvement of a third party has raised questions about supply chain accountability. DIL’s prompt response aims to shift focus to regulatory gaps, with further details expected as the investigation progresses today.
