₦airaland Forum

Dangote group has refuted claims linking it to the truck involved in the recent Akungba-Akoko accident.

According to the company, verified records show the vehicle (Plate No. JJJ 365 XB) belongs to an independent logistics operator, not Dangote or any of its subsidiaries.

The Group emphasized that all its trucks are branded, tracked, and operated under strict safety and compliance protocols.

BlackViper:
Full text of press statement:


DANGOTE
PRESS STATEMENT
DANGOTE GROUP REFUTES OWNERSHIP OF TRUCK IN AKUNGBA-AKOKO ACCIDENT

Dangote Group has refuted reports circulating on social media and in 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 company wishes to make it categorically clear 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 advises 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.

Management

23 October, 2025
@DangoteGroup
www.dangote.com

GanagiBitrus:
An effective railway system would have reduced the number of these heavy trucks on our roads & also have reduced such tragedies

Lalami3232:

If y'all can believe your non-virgin partners and not conduct a DNA test, I see no reason why you shouldn't believe Dangote

What do I even know sef aside enlightening my fellow men nationwide with the good news of DNA test

Jibsmth:
If only Nigeria was a functional country 😔😔😔😔😔

Outthemudbyvoke:
It’s good they cleared the air quickly. People are always too quick to tag every truck accident to Dangote. At least they’ve provided the plate number and ownership details for verification.

FRSC should confirm the plate number

Jibsmth:
If only Nigeria was a functional country 😔😔😔😔😔

BlueRayDick:
Most Independent logistics operators who move goods for Dangote brand their trucks with the Dangote logo.

Except Dangote finds a way to make them unbrand those trucks, it will continue to expose Dangote group to serious reputational damage