Alhaji Mustapha Adekunle Adio, the Chairman of the Lagos State Council of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), reportedly survived an assassination attempt on Saturday night at his residence in Surulere, Lagos.
TheNewsGuru reports that some group of unknown gunmen stormed Adilo’s residence with the intention of killing him, but fortunately, he escaped the attack.
According to the reports, the assailants stormed Adio’s home on Gbadamosi Close, Surulere on Saturday at 11pm, but he was not at home at the time, as he had left earlier for an event with a few associates who had visited him earlier in the day.
The attackers found only the security guard at the house, whom they tied up before ransacking the entire property, searching for the union leader. Fortunately, their mission failed, and the chairman was unharmed.
Confirming the attack, a stakeholder in the union, Prince Idowu Onikoyi, during a phone conversation assured that Tafa Sego was fine and healthy, and that the police had been informed of the situation.
He also mentioned that the security guard, who was beaten by the assailants, had gone to the police to file a report.
Local residents were shocked by the attack, expressing fear and concern over the violence in the area. Many are worried that the attackers may return to carry out another assault, which has increased tensions in the previously peaceful neighborhood.
Authorities responded quickly, with officers from the Area C Command visiting the scene to assess the situation and document the damages. The police also interrogated the security guard, who is believed to have provided crucial information that could assist in identifying the attackers.
A close associate of Tafa Sego expressed concern about the attack, especially considering the timing of the incident, as the union leader is currently implementing reforms to improve the welfare of NURTW members.
The associate stated, “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.”