*JOURNALIST ERASMUS Ikhide NARROWLY ESCAPES ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT INVOLVING DANGOTE CEMENT TRUCK*
Michael Abiodun 08032317659 A Nigerian journalist, Erasmus Ikhide , has escaped an assassination attempt after a Dangote cement truck collided with his vehicle on August 27, 2025, along the Benin-Sapele Expressway in Benin City. Ikhide, known for his investigative reporting on fatal road accidents involving Dangote trucks, had written a series of articles titled " Federal Republic Of Aliko Dangote ," which some speculate may have been the motive behind the alleged attempt on his life. The incident occurred when Ikhide's Toyota Salon car was hit by a Dangote cement truck, causing it to somersault three times. Fortunately, Ikhide escaped unhurt, but the truck driver fled the scene despite eyewitnesses being present. This incident has raised concerns about road safety and the regulation of heavy-duty trucks in Nigeria , particularly those operated by Dangote. This is not an isolated incident, as there have been other reported accidents involving Dangote trucks. Some notab...