Dangote Industries Limited says the truck which killed four family members in Enugu on Wednesday bearing the comany’s logo, is not among its fleet.
It was reported that the truck with a Howo truck loaded with cement and a Toyota Corolla, was involved in an accident around 9am
The said truck with Visco Investment Global Limited written on it, was travelling from Aba to Abuja when the fatal accident occurred.
Reports on social media claimed the truck belonged to the Dangote Group due to its brand signature, a claim the company has now dismissed.
In a statement signed by its management on Wednesday, Dangote Group said the vehicle was operated by a third party.
It added that tighter measures would be taken to protect its brand identity.
“We are engaging with the appropriate agencies to find out why the truck was carrying our logo when it is not part of our fleet.
“Going forward, we will apply more scrutiny to the unauthorised use of our brand identity, especially the misuse of our logo on vehicles not linked to the Group,” the company stated.
The company noted that it usually refrains from commenting on individual cases but was compelled by misinformation.
“Ordinarily, it is our policy not to comment on individual cases, but the spread of misinformation linking these incidents to the Dangote Group without evidence has compelled us to respond.
“We call on the public and the media to avoid spreading unverified claims,” the statement partly read.
The group also pledged support for the authorities handling the matter.
“We are committed to cooperating fully with the relevant authorities and insist that investigations should be allowed to run their course without interference.
“We strongly reject attempts to exploit tragedies like this for malicious or financial gain,” the statement concluded.
The company maintained that it remains committed to the highest standards of corporate responsibility, safety, and integrity.
The incident comes days after Ruth Otabor, the younger sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Ijeoma “Phyna” Otabor, died, following a leg amputation after being hit by a truck linked to the Dangote Group near Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State.
Her family confirmed her death in a statement issued on Sunday by Eko Solicitors & Advocates, disclosing that she passed away around 6:30 a.m. while they were still seeking justice and compensation over the incident.
