Tension grips Lagos areas after NURTW chieftain's alleged death, shooting reports

Parts of Lagos experienced heightened tension Tuesday evening as reports of sporadic gunshots and the alleged death of a senior National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) chieftain spread through Mushin, Yaba, and Fadeyi.

The alleged victim, identified as Toba Ijaiya, was reportedly shot by unidentified gunmen two nights prior and later died in a hospital. Social media and messaging platforms buzzed with claims of gunshots in Mushin, fueling fears of potential reprisal attacks by his loyalists. Residents received urgent messages advising them to avoid unnecessary travel in the affected areas and to remain vigilant.

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There is a high likelihood of breakdown of law and order by his men. Plan your movement today and in the coming days, especially around the Yaba, Fadeyi, Mushin axis. Get yourself protected.

Anxiety spread rapidly, prompting many commuters and residents to make frantic calls to verify the situation. Viral messages urged caution: "There is a high likelihood of breakdown of law and order by his men. Plan your movement today and in the coming days, especially around the Yaba, Fadeyi, Mushin axis. Get yourself protected." Another message simply stated, "There is shooting in Mushin. Please remain where you are. Protect yourself."

While the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, stated the command had no report of shooting in Mushin, police sources assured residents that adequate security measures were in place. However, residents have appealed to security agencies to maintain a heightened presence to reassure the public and prevent any escalation. As of press time, the Lagos State Police Command had not officially confirmed the reported death or the shooting incident.

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There is shooting in Mushin. Please remain where you are. Protect yourself.