Lagos NURTW Mourns Organising Secretary Toba Ajiboye After Fatal Shooting
The Lagos chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) is grieving the loss of its Organising Secretary, Toba Ajiboye, who has died from injuries sustained in a deadly gun attack by unidentified assailants.
Ajiboye reportedly succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds after the attack, sending shockwaves through the state’s transport community and renewing concerns over the safety of union officials. Security agencies have since launched an investigation and are pursuing those responsible for the killing.
Widely regarded as a dedicated union leader, Ajiboye played a key role in coordinating transport operations and supporting community security efforts across parts of Lagos. In the days leading up to the attack, members of his team were said to have assisted law enforcement in apprehending suspected “one-chance” robbers along the Ikorodu Road axis, reinforcing his reputation as an advocate for commuter safety.
His death is the latest in a series of violent incidents involving transport union figures in Lagos, highlighting persistent security challenges that have plagued the sector over the years. The recurring attacks have fueled renewed calls for stronger protection of union leaders and a more decisive crackdown on criminal elements.
Since news of his passing emerged, tributes have poured in from colleagues, friends and members of the transport community, who remembered Ajiboye as a committed administrator and grassroots leader whose dedication to the union and public safety left a lasting impact.
As police intensify efforts to track down the gunmen, stakeholders are urging authorities to ensure a thorough investigation and swift prosecution of those behind the attack, stressing that justice is essential to restoring confidence within the transport sector.
