Alhaji Saka Saula
Position: Acting Chairman, Lagos State NURTW
Killed: 6 January 2008
Details: He was shot by unknown gunmen outside his residence. His murder attracted widespread attention, but the case remains unresolved.
Azeez Otun ("Ashake")
Position: NURTW chieftain
Killed: 2015 (court proceedings continued into 2016)
Details: His assassination led to several arrests and a lengthy legal process. Some suspects were later discharged, while others remained wanted.
Rasak Bello ("Hamburger")
Position: Chairman, Lagos State Tricycle Owners Association (an affiliate of NURTW)
Killed: 2017
Details: He was shot during violence linked to APC local government primary elections in Oshodi. Several suspects were later arrested.
Ganiyu Ayinla ("Pinero")
Position: Personal Assistant to the Idumota NURTW Chairman, Azeez Lawal ("Kunle Poly")
Killed: 23 January 2018
Details: Investigators alleged he was mistakenly killed in an attack intended for his boss. Multiple suspects were arrested.
Onaopemipo Lawal ("Ariku")
Position: Senior NURTW official in the Mile 12 area
Killed: 2022
Details: He was shot dead in the Mile 12 area of Lagos.
Toba Ajiboye ("Ijaya")
Position: Organising Secretary, Lagos State NURTW
Killed: July 2026
Details: He was ambushed by gunmen along Ikorodu Road while returning home. Police announced a manhunt for the attackers.
Olayemi Mathew Eniola ("Esi Oluwo" or "Baba Esi")
Position: Senior NURTW official
Killed: 28 March 2015
Details: He was murdered in Oshodi and is frequently cited in reports on violence involving Lagos transport union leaders.
These cases reflect a pattern of violence that has affected some senior transport union figures in Lagos over the years.
In many instances, arrests were made, but several of the killings remain unresolved or have not resulted in definitive convictions.
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