The Enugu State Police Command has officially addressed the tragic multiple accidents that occurred on September 3, 2025, along the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway, clarifying that the truck involved in one of the crashes was not owned or operated by Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), but by Visco Investment Global Limited, a third-party operator. The announcement followed widespread reports and speculations linking the incident to the Dangote fleet.
According to the police, the day witnessed two separate fatal crashes in the Ozalla/4-Corner axis of the expressway. These incidents claimed the lives of 10 individuals and left another 10 victims severely injured, sparking outrage, grief, and a wave of misinformation across social media platforms.
The first accident was reported to have occurred at approximately 9:00 a.m.. A Howo truck, loaded with cement and branded with the logo of Visco Investment Global, collided with multiple vehicles including a Toyota Corolla, a Foton bus, and a Daihatsu Hijet mini bus. The violent impact led to a devastating fire outbreak, which completely engulfed the truck’s head and the Corolla. Sadly, all five occupants of the Corolla were burnt beyond recognition, while one passenger in the mini bus also lost his life on the spot. Several others sustained critical injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals for emergency care.
Hours later, at about 3:00 p.m., tragedy struck again in the same location when a Sino truck transporting cement, also belonging to Global Investment, rammed into a tricycle, instantly killing its four occupants. Police authorities confirmed that the combined incidents left 10 casualties and another 10 battling for survival at different medical facilities.
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The Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, described the two crashes as “tragic but avoidable” and extended his condolences to the grieving families. He ordered a full-scale investigation into the incidents and appealed to motorists to exercise caution and comply with traffic safety regulations, especially during the Ember Months, a period notorious for high rates of road accidents across Nigeria.
Meanwhile, Dangote Industries Limited has also issued a statement strongly distancing itself from the truck involved in the accident. The company clarified that the vehicle was neither part of its fleet nor under its operational control. “Investigations have revealed that the truck belongs to Visco Investment Global Limited,” the statement read, stressing that Dangote had no direct or indirect link to the tragedy.
Dangote further expressed concern about the “increasing spread of misinformation” whenever road accidents occur involving trucks carrying cement, with people hastily attributing ownership to the company without proper verification. It explained that such false claims not only mislead the public but also unfairly tarnish its reputation.
The company also disclosed that it is working closely with relevant authorities to determine how and why its brand identity was being wrongly associated with vehicles owned by third-party operators. “We categorically reject any attempt to exploit such tragedies for malicious or financial gain,” Dangote declared. The company reaffirmed its commitment to corporate responsibility, road safety, and transparency, while offering condolences to the families affected by the crashes.
The Enugu accident has once again sparked discussions about road safety standards, regulation of third-party operators, and the urgent need for stricter enforcement of traffic laws to prevent avoidable tragedies on Nigerian highways.