Three injured as NURTW factions clash over Abuja secretariat
Tajudeen Baruwa and Musiliu Akinsanya's factions of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) clashed during an attempt to reclaim the union’s national secretariat in Abuja. At least three people were injured in the violence, which followed court rulings in favour of Baruwa as national chairman. Baruwa insisted the move was a peaceful enforcement of court judgments, despite the outbreak of violence. The incident highlights ongoing leadership disputes and legal battles within the union.
What happened
- Three people were injured when rival NURTW factions clashed over control of the Abuja secretariat.
- Tajudeen Baruwa’s faction moved to reclaim the secretariat after court rulings recognised him as national chairman.
- Baruwa said his group acted peacefully and only responded after being attacked by the rival faction.
- The National Industrial Court and the Court of Appeal, in a judgment delivered on November 8 in appeal No. CA/ABJ/CV/293/2024, upheld Baruwa’s position as president, affirming an earlier ruling delivered on March 11, 2024.
- The appeal by loyalists of Musiliu Akinsanya (MC Oluomo) was dismissed, with costs awarded against them.
