The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) apologized to the Dangote Group on Sunday, October 5, for mistakenly linking one of its trucks to a fatal accident on the Papalanto-Ilaro Road.
Persecondnews had reported that the crash, which occurred on Friday, October 3, claimed five lives after a truck—which TRACE spokesperson Babatunde Akinbiyi noted suffered brake failure—collided with a tricycle.
TRACE’s apology corrects the agency’s earlier statement that had identified the vehicle as belonging to Dangote.
Clarifying the incident on Sunday, Akinbiyi disclosed that the erroneous identification of the truck was accidental and was not aimed at causing any embarrassment to the Dangote brand.
The statement reads: “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.
“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 said the agency remains committed to professionalism and a cordial relationship with its stakeholders.
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