Nigeria is grieving yet again. Another Dangote truck has reportedly claimed multiple lives in Enugu State, only days after the tragic death of reality star Phyna’s sister, Ruth Otabor, who was crushed by a similar vehicle in Edo.
This latest tragedy, which unfolded at the busy Four Corner junction in Enugu, has sparked outrage nationwide, with many Nigerians now asking: How many more people must die before someone holds Dangote’s logistics empire accountable?
A Nation Haunted by A Familiar Tragedy
Eyewitnesses at the Enugu crash site describe a horrifying scene; bodies lying lifeless on the road, wrecked vehicles, and a community thrown into chaos. The truck, reportedly carrying cement, lost control before ramming into vehicles and pedestrians. Exact casualty figures remain unconfirmed, but reports suggest “several” deaths.
The timing makes this tragedy even more chilling. Only days ago, Phyna’s sister, Ruth Otabor, lost her life after sustaining severe injuries in a Dangote truck accident in Edo State. Nigerians are still mourning that painful loss, yet another community is plunged into grief.
Public Outrage: Coincidence Or Corporate Negligence?
On social media, Nigerians aren’t buying the “unfortunate accident” narrative anymore. For many, these back-to-back fatalities point to systemic negligence.
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“Every week, it’s another Dangote truck killing people. Are we supposed to just accept this as normal?” one furious X user wrote.
The outcry isn’t just about two accidents, it’s about a disturbing pattern. From brake failures to reckless driving, Dangote’s fleet has long been linked to fatal crashes across Nigeria. Many argue that if these accidents involved smaller companies, their operations would have been shut down long ago.
Who Holds Dangote Accountable?
This tragedy forces Nigeria to confront uncomfortable questions:
1. Why do Dangote trucks keep making headlines for mass casualties?
2. Where is regulatory oversight?
3. Is corporate power shielding Africa’s richest man from accountability?
For many Nigerians, this isn’t just about road safety, it’s about the imbalance of power. Ordinary people keep paying with their lives, while corporations walk away unscathed.
Once again, a Dangote truck has turned the road into a graveyard, and once again, Nigerians are left asking who will stop the bloodshed. As communities mourn, the silence from those in power grows louder, and more damning.
