The Chairman of the Lagos State Council of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Mustapha Adekunle Adio, better known as Tafa Sego, reportedly escaped an assassination attempt on Saturday night.
The incident took place at his residence in Surulere, Lagos, where six armed assailants were said to have stormed his home with the intent to kill him.
The incident was confirmed to SaharaReporters by a stakeholder in the union, Prince Idowu Onikoyi, during a telephone conversation on Monday afternoon.
“Yes, it was true. Thank God, the Chairman escaped, and he is presently fine and healthy. The police have been briefed about the matter. And also the security man who was met at home and beaten by the suspected assassins has gone to the police to write his statement,” Onikoyi stated.
Sources revealed that the attack took place around 11pm on Saturday night when the assailants arrived at Tafa Sego’s home on Gbadamosi Close, Surulere.
However, the union leader was not at home at the time of the invasion. Tafa Sego had earlier left for an event with a few associates who had visited him earlier in the day.
Upon their arrival, the attackers encountered only the security guard, whom they tied up before ransacking the entire house, searching for the union leader. Their mission failed, and Tafa Sego was unharmed.
The news of the attack sent shockwaves through the community, with local residents expressing fear and concern over the unprecedented violence.
Many are worried that the attackers may return to launch another assault in the area, raising tensions in what was once a peaceful neighborhood.
Authorities quickly responded to the situation, with officers from the Area C Command visiting the residence to assess the scene and document the damages.
The police also interrogated the security guard, who is believed to have provided vital information that could help in identifying those responsible for the attack.
In a statement made available to SaharaReporters, a close associate of Tafa Sego expressed deep concern about the assassination attempt, highlighting the tension surrounding his leadership at a time when he is implementing policies to improve the welfare of NURTW members.
“The Chairman is deeply concerned about being targeted, especially at a time when he is pushing for reforms aimed at bettering the lives of our members. We are not backing down, and we will ensure full cooperation with the security agencies to bring the perpetrators to justice,” the associate said.
The Lagos Police Command Spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin could not be reached for comment despite several call attempts.
