The
Dangote Group owned by a the richest black man in the world, Aliko
Dangote has filed criminal charges against some erring drivers.
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The management of Dangote Group of Companies has begun ‘Operation
Clamp Down’ on suspects connected to its stolen 3.5 million customised
tyres that were carted away by criminally-minded employees of the
company.
It has, therefore, cautioned the public against purchase of such
customised Dangote tyres with its logo boldly inscribed on them, as they
would be prosecuted if found with any, Guardian reports.
The coordinator of Dangote Group’s National Patrol Unit, CP
Abdullahi Magagi (Rtd.) who spoke to newsmen in Lokoja yesterday,
disclosed that so far, 285 persons suspected to have indulged in the
shady business are facing trial across the country.
He alleged that 85 vulcanisers were at large after being declared wanted over the firm’s stolen tyres.“Over
3.5 million customised Dangote tyres are missing and in circulation
across the country. The management of the company is resolute and
determined to recover them.
“Those in possession of our tyres are advised, in their own
interest, to return them quietly to the nearest police station, if not
we will get them arrested and prosecuted,” he stressed, adding that
about 285 commercial drivers and Dangote drivers are now languishing in
jail for stealing tyres, while 85 vulcanizers are already on the wanted
list.
The former Commissioner of Police noted that the kingpin of the
black market business, who often comes to Obajana from Kano to buy the
company’s tyres, has been identified, noting that the suspect would soon
be apprehended and prosecuted.
Magaji further cautioned tyre depot owners to be wary of Dangote
drivers, who might give them tyres to sell, disclosing that Dangote
Group has concluded plans to establish a tyre company in the country.
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