Dangote Group, owners of Dangote Cement, has debunked claims that one of its trucks was involved in a tragic accident that claimed multiple lives along the Wannune-Gboko Road in Tarka Local Government Area, Benue State.
Reports had earlier alleged that a truck carrying Dangote-branded cement rammed into a Toyota Sienna vehicle on Sunday evening, resulting in several fatalities. However, the company’s spokesperson, Anthony Chiejina, clarified on Monday that no truck belonging to Dangote was involved in the incident.
Speaking with DAILY POST, Chiejina emphasized that not all trucks transporting Dangote products belong to the company. “The fact that a truck carried Dangote cement does not mean it belongs to Dangote. It is for our distributors,” he stated.
He added that a thorough inventory check was conducted and no company-owned truck matched the description of the vehicle in the fatal crash. “We have searched our records, and there are no such trucks,” he said.
As of press time, an official press statement had not yet been released by Dangote Group, but Chiejina’s remarks serve as the company’s preliminary response to the reports.
The tragic accident has stirred emotions in Benue and beyond, with calls for better road safety enforcement and regulation of heavy-duty vehicles. Witnesses say the Sienna was completely crushed in the crash, resulting in multiple casualties. However, the identity of the truck’s actual owner remains under investigation.
This is not the first time trucks carrying branded goods have sparked misinformation about corporate involvement in accidents. Industry experts are calling on logistics companies and distributors to clearly differentiate between branded cargo and ownership responsibility.
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