The Organising Secretary of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Lagos State Council, Toba Ajiboye, popularly known as Ijaya, has died after he was shot by suspected gunmen in Lagos.
Ajiboye reportedly came under attack on Sunday night while returning home from his childhood neighbourhood in Fadeyi.
The assailants were said to have intercepted his vehicle along the Ikorodu Road corridor before opening fire, leaving the car riddled with bullet holes.
Images and videos that surfaced on social media shortly after the attack showed the white vehicle with multiple bullet holes on the windscreen and several other parts of the body.
Initial reports suggested that Ajiboye and other occupants of the vehicle survived the attack despite sustaining gunshot injuries.
However, later reports confirmed that the union official succumbed to his injuries.
His death has sparked grief within the Lagos chapter of the NURTW, with the state chairman, Mustapha Adekunle, popularly known as Sego, paying an emotional tribute to the late union leader.
In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Adekunle described Ajiboye as a dependable ally, trusted friend and committed union leader whose contributions would not 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.
According to Adekunle, Ajiboye was more than a political associate, describing him as a key figure in both 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 said.
The Lagos NURTW chairman also sympathised with the deceased’s family, friends and members of the union, praying for strength to cope with the loss.
“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,” he added.
Paying his final respects, Adekunle said Ajiboye’s loyalty and friendship would remain unforgettable.
“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.”
Police authorities have yet to issue an official statement on the attack, while the identities and motives of the gunmen remain unknown.
