Chaos As Lagos NURTW Chief ‘Arikuyeri’ killed in Park Takeover Fight
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A National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) leader at Mile 12, Lagos, Suleman Lawal alias Akiru, was yesterday killed after violence broke out in the area.
It was gathered that the violence was as a result of lingering rivalry between the Aiye and Eiye cult groups.
Residents and motorists in the area who took to social media to request intervention by security operatives, expressed fears over escalation of the situation.
He was macheted to death by assailants on Sunday.
Mr Onaolapo, popularly known as ‘Arikuyeri’ was until his death in charge of the Mile 12 motor park.
The battle over supremacy in motor parks around the Mile 12 area of the state resulted in an exchange of gunfire between the warring cult gangs.
The police spokesperson in Lagos, Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the tragic incident on Sunday. He said normalcy has been restored by security operatives.
“One person died but normalcy has been restored. Police are on the ground,” Mr Hundeyin said.