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Violence erupted in Lagos State, particularly in Okomaiko, Iyana-Iba, and the Lagos State University (LASU) area, following a leadership crisis within the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN).

The conflict stems from a factional dispute over the leadership of the Tricycle and Commercial Motorcycle Riders branch of the union, which resulted in at least two fatalities, numerous injuries, and significant property damage.

The conflict began approximately two weeks ago when the former leader, Dr Sulaiman Raji, known as Jafo Authority and the Oba of Iba Town, stepped down from his position.

While the reasons for his resignation remain unclear, reports suggest that he may have decided to focus on his traditional responsibilities.

Following his departure, it was expected that a caretaker committee would oversee the transition and conduct fresh elections. However, loyal to Jafo continued to collect fees from riders, leading to tensions and clashes with rival factions.

The fighting escalated, forcing many traders to shut their shops for safety. Eyewitness s indicate that violent confrontations ensued, with reports of stabbings and extended clashes between factions.

Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident and emphasised that the Commissioner of Police, Olanrewaju Ishola, has warned union to maintain peace.

He called for calm until the state’s Ministry of Transportation appointed a new leader for the union.

https://dailytrust.com/2-killed-many-injured-as-rtean-factional--clash-in-lagos

Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident and emphasised that the Commissioner of Police, Olanrewaju Ishola, has warned union to maintain peace.

He called for calm until the state’s Ministry of Transportation appointed a new leader for the union.

See Police reaction to CRIME. Nigeria @ 64.

So jafo has finally set down

iwaeda:
Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident and emphasised that the Commissioner of Police, Olanrewaju Ishola, has warned union to maintain peace.

He called for calm until the state’s Ministry of Transportation appointed a new leader for the union.

See Police reaction to CRIME. Nigeria @ 64.

A very stupid Response

Our mentality not my business crab mentality

Nothing concern me

Wow

Owomida things

Ehen?
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Na brain be final jaz… make who get ear hear.

Please is that area calm now because I'll be driving through there in few hours

🙄

Nurtw are all nests of official government killers.nothing will happen. Police and state government will beg for decorum

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iwaeda:


https://dailytrust.com/2-killed-many-injured-as-rtean-factional--clash-in-lagos

these ones are waste of space and disaster they can never be missed

This is called racketeering and extortion in developed countries.

iwaeda:


https://dailytrust.com/2-killed-many-injured-as-rtean-factional--clash-in-lagos

their existence nothing meaningful

Agbero work does not pay but they wont listen because they have people that became President of a Country through that means....

What concerns me anyway, happy Independence Day to Nigeria that is still dependent....

john1101:


A very stupid Response

Our mentality not my business crab mentality

Not surprised. Police take orders from agberos

tax collectors association

One of Tinubu's legacy. It is now yielding fruits

Only in Nigeria will unions be untouchable

Pls do everything to Jakpa.

Headquarters of agberos in Nigeria.

these people are terrorists. i call them for what dem really is

Lol.
Look at the reaction of police to murder.

That they should maintain calm
Nigeria is not a real place.

RTEAN clashing is just funny, so the bus and cycle owners are as irresponsible as their drivers and conductors

Tinupoop's legacy

Tinubu thugs

john1101:


A very stupid Response

Our mentality not my business crab mentality

i wonder why you are not in the police

iwaeda:
Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident and emphasised that the Commissioner of Police, Olanrewaju Ishola, has warned union to maintain peace.

He called for calm until the state’s Ministry of Transportation appointed a new leader for the union.

See Police reaction to CRIME. Nigeria @ 64.

Police and Agbero, no difference na...