Lagos police step in after NURTW official’s killing
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, has taken steps to prevent violence among transport unions after the killing of Toba Ajiboye, Organising Secretary of the National Union of Road Transport Workers. Tijani met with leaders of the NURTW and the Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria, urging calm and promising a thorough investigation. He assured that those responsible would be brought to justice and called for cooperation from all parties. Union leaders have pledged to support the police and maintain peace among their members.
What happened
- Fatai Tijani met with NURTW and RTEAN leaders to prevent reprisals after the killing of Toba Ajiboye.
- The police have launched an investigation and increased security at strategic locations in Lagos.
- Union leaders, including Mustapha Adekunle (Sego), have assured the police of their commitment to peace and promised to hand over any troublemakers.
- The public has been urged to provide information to help identify those responsible for the killing.
- Announcements will be made to discourage violence and maintain calm while the investigation continues.
