The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency has apologised to the Dangote Group for attributing the truck involved in the accident that occurred along the Alapoka axis of the Papalanto–Ilaro Road on Friday night to the company. Recall that reports recently circulated about the tragic accident claiming five lives after the truck rammed into a tricycle.
Speaking via a press statement, TRACE spokesperson Babatunde Akinbiyi revealed that the wrong identification of the truck was an honest mistake and should not be deemed a deliberate attempt to cause any embarrassment to the Dangote brand.
According to him, Dangote Group does not own the third-party truck involved in the unfortunate death of five Nigerians, and the clarification had to be made to quickly set the record straight.
“Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, an agency of government charged with the administration and control of road traffic matters in the state, apologises to the management of Dangote Cement Factory, Ibese, for erroneously ascribing Dangote Cement Factory, Ibese, as the owner of the third-party truck involved in the unfortunate death of five commuters, who were transiting in a tricycle from Papalanto to Ilaro on Friday, October 3, 2025,” it read.
He further regretted the backlash the false allegation must have caused Dangote Group, stressing that admitting its wrongdoing immediately proves that it was an accidental mistake by TRACE.
Babatunde concluded by reiterating the agency’s commitment to professionalism and a cordial relationship with its stakeholders.
“Without a doubt, it was an accidental mistake not made deliberately, and any embarrassment this might have caused the Dangote brand is highly regretted.
However, it is hoped this admittance will further rejuvenate the already established relationship and understanding between both organisations for effective service delivery to be achieved,” he added.
