Lagos Mourns Slain NURTW Official Toba Ajiboye

The Lagos State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers is in mourning following the death of its Organising Secretary, Toba Ajiboye, popularly known as Toba Ijaya. Ajiboye lost his life after being shot by unidentified gunmen in the Fadeyi area of Lagos on Sunday evening. The incident occurred when he was leaving the area after visiting some childhood friends. According to eyewitnesses, his vehicle was riddled with bullet holes, and he was rushed to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The Lagos State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the perpetrators of the attack, with the Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, confirming that an investigation has commenced. 'The incident happened on Sunday, and one person died. He is a member of the transport union in Lagos. Investigation has commenced, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the killers,' Adebisi said. The slain union leader was laid to rest in Ketu, Lagos, on Tuesday, with a large turnout of mourners, including family members, colleagues, friends, and supporters. The Chairman of the Lagos State NURTW, Mustapha Adekunle, also known as Sego, paid tribute to Ajiboye, describing him as a loyal ally, dependable friend, and committed union leader. '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,' Sego said. The death of Ajiboye has generated mixed reactions online, with some people mourning him as a loyal union leader and philanthropist, while others have raised questions about his legacy in the context of transport union politics in Lagos. The motive behind the attack is yet to be established, and the police are continuing their investigation.