Gunmen Kill Lagos NURTW Organising Secretary in Ikorodu Road Attack

The Organising Secretary of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Lagos State Council, Toba Ajiboye, popularly known as Ijaya, has been killed after unidentified gunmen attacked him in Lagos.

Ajiboye was reportedly attacked on Sunday night while returning from his childhood neighbourhood in Fadeyi, with the assailants intercepting his vehicle around the Ikorodu Road axis and opening fire.

Sources said the attack left the vehicle badly damaged, with multiple bullet holes visible on the windscreen and body of the car.

Although initial reports indicated that Ajiboye and other occupants of the vehicle survived the attack with gunshot injuries, subsequent reports confirmed that the NURTW official later died from his wounds.

The circumstances surrounding the killing remain unclear, while the identities of the attackers and their motive have not been established.

The Lagos State Police Command had not issued an official statement on the incident as of the time of filing this report.

Reacting to the development, Chairman of the NURTW Lagos State Council, Mustapha Adekunle, popularly known as Sego, expressed grief over Ajiboye’s death, describing him as a trusted friend, loyal associate and dedicated union leader.

In a tribute shared on Tuesday, Adekunle said Ajiboye’s contributions to the union and his political structure would be remembered.

“The news of the sudden passing of Comrade Toba Ajiboye has left me deeply saddened and heartbroken. It is difficult to come to terms with the loss of such a loyal, dependable and committed ally,” he said.

Adekunle described the late union official as “a pillar” whose years of service and commitment had left a lasting impact on the organisation.

He also extended condolences to Ajiboye’s family, friends and members of the NURTW.

The killing has drawn fresh attention to security concerns surrounding transport union activities in Lagos, where the NURTW remains one of the most influential organisations operating across motor parks and commercial transport routes.

The union has over the years witnessed internal leadership struggles and disputes linked to control of transport operations across the state.

The Lagos State Council is currently led by Adekunle, while Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, serves as the national president of the NURTW.

Security agencies are expected to investigate the attack and determine the circumstances surrounding the killing.