Daniel Osinyemi
At least 31 Nigerians have lost their lives in road crashes involving Dangote trucks within the last 21 months, an investigation by PLATFORM TIMES has revealed.
The fatalities, recorded between November 2023 and August 2025, occurred in Ogun, Kogi, Lagos, Kaduna and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
They stem from crashes linked to brake failures, reckless overtaking, and alleged poor vehicle maintenance.
In November 2023 , in Ogun State, a Dangote truck reportedly suffered brake failure and rammed into a commercial bus, killing three passengers instantly.
In April 28, 2024 at Okene on the Lokoja Highway, Kogi State, a Dangote truck overtook improperly and collided head-on with a Toyota Hiace bus. The vehicle went up in flames, leaving 19 of the 22 male passengers dead.
November 2024 – Epe, Lagos State
Another brake failure incident occurred when a Dangote truck crashed into road users, killing two students and a tricycle driver.
A heavily loaded trailer belonging to the conglomerate lost control near Nyanya Bridge and collided with several vehicles. The fiery crash claimed six lives.
In all, the verified figures showed 31 deaths, making the Okene inferno and the Nyanya crash the most catastrophic of the recorded incidents.
Meanwhile, In August 2025, reports initially suggested that a Dangote truck was responsible for the deaths of three occupants of a Mercedes-Benz GLK in Auchi, Edo State.
However, investigations by the Civil Engagement & Citizens’ Safety Observatory (CECSO) and the police later revealed that another truck—not owned by Dangote—caused the crash before ramming into the conglomerate’s vehicle.
Although the Edo incident was eventually ruled out, a notable injury from the crash involved a family member of reality star Phyna.
The alarming casualty figures have renewed calls from civil society groups and safety advocates for tighter government oversight of Dangote’s fleet.
They argue that the company must enforce rigorous vehicle maintenance checks, stricter driver training, and greater accountability to prevent further bloodshed on Nigeria’s highways.
“The recurring pattern of avoidable deaths linked to Dangote trucks is unacceptable. Regulators must step in with stronger sanctions and safety audits,” said a Lagos-based road safety advocate.
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