Dangote Group has denied possession of a truck in a highway accident that killed a number of individuals in Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State.
The corporate, in a press release launched on Thursday, mentioned reviews linking it to the incident have been incorrect.
It mentioned the truck with registration quantity JJJ 365 XB doesn’t belong to Dangote Group or any of its subsidiaries.
“Verified automobile registration particulars verify that the truck is owned and operated by an unbiased logistics firm with no affiliation to Dangote Group,” the assertion learn.
“The truck was not conveying any Dangote merchandise however was transporting crushed stones in reused sacks bearing varied model names.”
The accident occurred alongside the Owo–Ikare expressway close to the gate of Adekunle Ajasin College, Akungba-Akoko, on Wednesday night.
Witnesses mentioned the automobile misplaced management and rammed into roadside outlets and pedestrians. Emergency responders confirmed a number of casualties.
Following the incident, feedback on social media linked the truck to Dangote Group.
Dangote Industries mentioned it maintains a strict coverage on automobile administration, together with correct branding, monitoring, and operation by educated personnel.
The group added that each one its vans carry identifiable firm logos and fleet numbers.
The corporate expressed sympathy to these affected and urged the general public and media to confirm info earlier than attributing possession of autos to it.
It additionally cautioned media organisations towards utilizing photographs of Dangote-branded vans in reference to unrelated incidents.
The Ondo State authorities has mentioned it could perform investigations on the reason for the crash and work to determine the victims.
Whereas expressing condolences to the victims and their households, the corporate appealed to the general public and media to confirm possession info earlier than linking any automobile or incident to Dangote Group.
“Dangote Industries stay steadfast in its dedication to highway security, regulatory compliance, and accountable company citizenship throughout all its operations in Nigeria and past,” the assertion learn.
The accident, which occurred close to the principle gate of Adekunle Ajasin College, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), precipitated panic in the neighborhood after the truck reportedly misplaced management and rammed into a number of individuals.
