Nigerian activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has carried out his threat to stop Dangote trucks from plying Auchi Road in Edo State, following recent accidents linked to the conglomerate’s vehicles.
In a new video shared online, the outspoken activist was seen on the road alongside a crowd of supporters, preventing Dangote trucks from moving through the area.
The protest comes in the wake of a fatal accident in Auchi on Sunday, August 17, where a Dangote truck reportedly claimed three lives and left several others injured.
VeryDarkMan, who has been vocal in criticizing billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote over the alleged recklessness of his company’s drivers, said the protest would continue until the Dangote Group takes responsibility for medical bills of victims and enforces stricter regulations on its drivers.
He stressed that the blockade was not aimed at causing traffic gridlock, as private cars and non-Dangote vehicles were allowed to pass. In the viral clip, a halted Dangote truck was visibly parked on the roadside as the activist explained that only trucks belonging to the cement magnate would be denied passage.
Captioning the post, he wrote:
“Dear @aliko_dangotegcon, we the people of Auchi have no choice but to put a stop to all your drivers using our roads until you take care of the damages you have caused and regulate your drivers, with all due respect.”
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The confrontation follows a series of online videos and posts where VeryDarkMan accused the Dangote Group of negligence, alleging that some of its truck drivers operate without proper licenses. He has repeatedly blamed the company for recurring road tragedies across Nigeria, describing the accidents as avoidable and preventable.
Reactions to the protest have been swift on social media, with many Nigerians supporting the activist’s move as a stand against corporate impunity, while others warned that blocking trucks could escalate into clashes or disrupt business operations.
The Dangote Group is yet to issue an official response to the protest. However, the incident has once again renewed conversations about road safety, corporate accountability, and the urgent need for stricter regulations governing heavy-duty trucks in Nigeria.
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