The Organising Secretary of the Lagos State Council of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Comrade Toba Ajiboye, popularly known as Toba Ijaya, has died after sustaining gunshot injuries in an attack by suspected gunmen in Lagos.
Ajiboye was reportedly attacked on Sunday night while returning home from his childhood neighbourhood in Fadeyi. According to sources, he was heading towards the Ikorodu Road Expressway when armed men allegedly intercepted his vehicle, blocked his path and opened fire.
The attackers reportedly riddled his white vehicle with bullets, leaving multiple holes on the windscreen and other parts of the car. Videos of the bullet-riddled vehicle later surfaced on social media, sparking concern among supporters and residents.
Initial reports indicated that Ajiboye and other occupants of the vehicle survived the attack despite sustaining gunshot wounds. However, he was later confirmed dead after succumbing to the injuries he sustained.
Confirming the incident, the Chairman of the Lagos State NURTW Council, Alhaji Mustapha Adekunle, popularly known as Sego, expressed deep sorrow over Ajiboye’s death, describing him as a loyal friend, dependable ally and committed union leader.
“The news of the sudden passing of Comrade Toba Ajiboye has left me deeply saddened and heartbroken,” Adekunle said.
He described the deceased as “a trusted friend, a man of steadfast loyalty and unwavering commitment, and a true pillar of Team Sego.”
Adekunle extended his condolences to Ajiboye’s family, friends and members of the NURTW, praying for God to grant the deceased eternal rest and give his loved ones the strength to bear the loss.
The motive behind the attack remains unclear as security agencies continue their investigation to identify those responsible and unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The killing has heightened tension in parts of Lagos, particularly around the Fadeyi area, with residents expressing concern over the rising wave of violent attacks.
As of the time of filing this report, the Lagos State Police Command had yet to issue a detailed official statement on the incident, while investigations are ongoing.
