LAGOS – The Chairman of the Lagos State National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Mustapha Adio Adekunle, popularly known as Sego, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the union's Organising Secretary, Toba Ajiboye, widely known as Toba Ijaya, as the Lagos State Police Command announced fresh efforts to track down those behind the killing.
Ajiboye was reportedly attacked on Sunday night while returning home from his childhood neighbourhood in Fadeyi. According to reports, armed assailants intercepted his vehicle along the Ikorodu Road axis and opened fire, leaving the car riddled with bullet holes.
Photos and videos that circulated on social media after the attack showed his white vehicle extensively damaged, with multiple bullet holes visible on the windscreen and other parts of the car.
Initial reports indicated that Ajiboye and other occupants of the vehicle survived the attack despite sustaining gunshot wounds. However, it was later confirmed that the union official died from injuries suffered during the incident.
Reacting to the tragic development, Sego described Ajiboye as a loyal ally, trusted friend, and dedicated union leader whose death has left him devastated.
In a tribute posted on his Facebook page on Tuesday, the Lagos NURTW chairman said he was heartbroken by the loss, adding that Ajiboye's unwavering commitment to the union and their political structure would never be forgotten.
"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 wrote.
Sego further described the late union leader as more than an associate, calling him a pillar of TeamSego and SegoNation.
"Comrade Toba Ajiboye, the Organising Secretary of the NURTW Lagos State Council, was more than an ally; he was a trusted friend, a man of steadfast loyalty and unwavering commitment, and a true pillar of TeamSego and SegoNation. His friendship, unwavering support, and selfless dedication to the union over the years will forever remain etched in my heart."
He also extended his condolences to Ajiboye's family, friends, and members of the NURTW.
"My heartfelt condolences go to his family, friends, and the entire NURTW family. May Almighty God forgive his shortcomings, grant him eternal rest, and give us all the strength and fortitude to bear this painful and irreparable loss."
Paying his final respects, Sego added:
"Farewell, my dear friend. Your loyalty, friendship, and unwavering support will forever remain in my heart. You will be deeply missed, and I will never forget the bond we shared."
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Police Command has intensified security across the affected area and launched a full-scale investigation into the killing.
Confirming the development, the Command's spokesperson, CSP Abimbola Adebisi, said security operatives had been deployed to strategic locations across the state to maintain law and order while detectives continue efforts to identify, apprehend, and prosecute those responsible for the attack.
The police assured residents that every effort is being made to bring the perpetrators to justice, while investigations into the circumstances surrounding the killing remain ongoing.
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