Police Arrests Lagos NURTW Boss Over Alleged Murder

Shamsideen Oladiti has been arrested by men of the Lagos State Police Command.


The 55-year-old leader of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) on Lagos Island, popularly called Shameleon was arrested over allegations of assault and m3rder.

Police spokesperson SP Abimbola Adebisi confirmed that Oladiti is currently in custody at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti-Yaba, where investigations into the cases are ongoing.

Reports indicate that on September 17, 2025, at about 3:00 p.m., Oladiti allegedly assaulted a dispatch rider on Lagos Island, striking him with a helmet and his fists. The victim was rushed to the hospital, where he is now receiving treatment on oxygen support.

The police further disclosed that Oladiti had earlier been accused of attacking another man on August 28, 2025. In that incident, he allegedly used a metallic ring to hit the victim repeatedly on the head and face, causing severe injuries. Despite medical attention, the man succumbed to his injuries on September 17, 2025. His body has been deposited in the mortuary for autopsy.

The news of the victim’s death triggered a protest at Oladiti’s office in Sandgrouse Market, Lagos Island, where mourners set two of his motorcycles on fire, causing tension in the area.

Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, led a team of mobile policemen, tactical squads, and conventional officers to restore calm. He assured residents that Oladiti would face prosecution once investigations are concluded and appealed to the public to remain peaceful.

SP Adebisi also clarified that the dispatch rider attacked on September 17 is still alive despite earlier rumors of his death. “We have confirmed from the family that he is still alive. He is not dead, although he is currently breathing with the aid of oxygen. The one who died passed on September 17. He was also beaten by Oladiti on August 28,” she explained.

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