The Lagos State Police Command has announced plans to arraign a leader of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Shamsideen Adio, also known as Shameleon, over the alleged killing of a dispatch rider in Lagos Island.
Adio, 55, was arrested following a violent altercation on Tapa Street, Lagos Island, on September 17, 2025. The victim, accused of scratching Adio’s vehicle, was reportedly beaten by the suspect and his associates.
Witnesses said the rider was struck with a helmet and fists until he collapsed. He was later confirmed dead at the hospital.
Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Bababseyi Oluseyi, confirmed that Adio is being held at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti-Yaba, pending his arraignment on Friday.
The Lagos State House of Assembly has also intervened, calling for full prosecution of the suspect and his accomplices.
Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation, Adewale Adedeji, described the incident as “a senseless act that must not be tolerated,” stressing that the sanctity of human life must be upheld.