Families File N320m Lawsuits Against Dangote

Two families have filed a N320m lawsuit against Aliko Dangote and his companies for the death of their family members in an accident involving a truck allegedly belonging to Dangote.

Concise News learnt that the suits were filled before the Lagos State Multi-Door Courthouse.

Further reports showed that the accident took place on January 9, 2018, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, leading to the death of 10 persons in a commercial bus with registration number BDJ 410 YM.

According to the lawsuits filed on their behalf by the Lagos State Directorate of Citizens’ Right, the families want N160m damages each against Dangote and his firms.

Gbenga Ishola and Mrs. Nike Adeosun are the victims whose families filed the lawsuit.

While Mr. Tobi Ishola sued on behalf of Ishola’s family, Mr. Abiodun Adeosun sued on behalf the Adeosun’s family.

Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Dangote Cement Plc and Dangote Group of Industries were listed as respondents in the suit.

Each of the families is praying the court to award N00m against Dangote in their favour as “insurance and financial compensation for the unlawful death” of their loved ones.

Each also wants N10m and N50m payment as general and special damages respectively.