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Lagos school suspends classes to honour slain NURTW leader

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  • A private school in Lagos temporarily suspended classes to honor Toba Ajiboye, a slain leader of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).
  • Ajiboye was killed by unidentified gunmen on Sunday evening in the Fadeyi area of Lagos.
  • The Lagos State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the assailants, while three other occupants of Ajiboye's vehicle sustained serious gunshot wounds.

Great Josade School in Fadeyi, Lagos, suspended academic activities on Tuesday to honor Toba Ajiboye, the Organising Secretary of the Lagos State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). Ajiboye, popularly known as Toba Ijaya, was buried earlier the same day. A banner at the school's entrance displayed Ajiboye's photograph and an obituary message, announcing the closure to respect the slain union leader.

Please no school tomorrow in order to honour our amiable brother and father.

— Great Josade SchoolDisplayed on a banner announcing the temporary closure of the school.

Ajiboye died from gunshot injuries sustained when unidentified gunmen attacked his vehicle in Fadeyi on Sunday evening. The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the incident and stated that investigations are underway to apprehend the perpetrators. Sources familiar with the incident reported that Ajiboye was visiting childhood friends in Fadeyi when the attack occurred as he was leaving the area.

The incident happened on Sunday, and one person died. He is a member of the transport union in Lagos. Investigation has commenced, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the killers.

— Abimbola AdebisiLagos State Police Public Relations Officer, confirming the incident and ongoing investigation.

During the attack, three other individuals traveling in Ajiboye's vehicle also sustained serious gunshot wounds and are currently hospitalized. Videos circulating on social media showed Ajiboye's vehicle riddled with bullet holes. Mustapha Adekunle, known as Sego, the Chairman of the Lagos State NURTW, described Ajiboye as a loyal ally, dependable friend, and committed union leader.

He had visited the area on Sunday as he regularly did because that was where he grew up. He was leaving that evening when some gunmen shot at his vehicle.

— Source familiar with the incidentDescribing the circumstances leading to Ajiboye's attack.
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