The Enugu State Police Command has clarified that the truck involved in last week’s deadly accident along the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway belongs to Visco Investment Global Limited, not Dangote Industries Limited (DIL).
According to police, two separate crashes occurred on 3 September 2025 along the Ozalla/4-Corner axis, leaving 10 people dead and 10 others hospitalized.
The first crash, around 9 a.m., involved a Howo truck loaded with cement and branded Visco Investment Global, a Toyota Corolla, a Foton bus, and a Daihatsu Hijet mini bus. The collision caused the truck and Corolla to catch fire, killing five occupants of the car and one passenger in the mini bus.
A second crash later in the day, around 3 p.m., involved a Sino truck from Global Investment and a tricycle. The truck, also carrying cement, rammed into the tricycle, killing all four occupants. Ten other victims from both crashes remain in hospital receiving treatment.
Police Commissioner CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa described the accidents as “avoidable,” called for a thorough investigation, and urged motorists to prioritise safety, especially during the high-risk Ember Months.
Dangote Industries, responding to widespread reports linking the tragedy to the company, stated that the truck was not part of its fleet. “Investigations have revealed that the truck belongs to Visco Investment Global Limited,” the company said, adding that it is working with relevant authorities to determine why the vehicle carried its logo without permission.
The company expressed concern over the spread of misinformation and urged the public and media to avoid circulating unverified claims. Dangote Industries also pledged to strengthen measures against the unauthorised use of its brand and promised full cooperation with police investigations, reaffirming its commitment to corporate responsibility, safety, and integrity.
