The remains of the late Lagos State Organising Secretary of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Comrade Toba Ajiboye, popularly known as Toba Ijaya, were laid to rest on Tuesday at his Ereko residence in Fadeyi, Lagos, amid tears and renewed calls for justice.

Hundreds of family members, transport workers, political associates, friends and sympathisers thronged the residence to bid the slain union leader a final farewell as emotions ran high throughout the funeral.

In a rare show of respect, commercial activities came to a standstill around Fadeyi, Onipanu and adjoining communities, with numerous shops, markets, businesses and motor parks shut in honour of the late union chieftain. Residents and commuters described the shutdown as a testament to Toba's influence and the impact he had on the transport community.

Mourners, many dressed in black, lined major roads from Ketu through Ikorodu Road to Fadeyi as the funeral procession conveyed his remains from his Ketu residence to his childhood neighbourhood and family home on Ereko Street, where he was laid to rest according to Christian rites. The solemn procession drew large crowds, with many breaking down in tears as they paid their last respects.

Toba's death has continued to spark outrage across Lagos following the deadly attack that claimed his life. The union leader was reportedly ambushed by yet-to-be-identified gunmen in the Fadeyi area while returning to his Ketu residence. The attackers allegedly opened fire on him at close range, leaving him with multiple gunshot wounds.

He was rushed to Aisha Hospital in Mushin, where doctors reportedly removed the bullets and stabilised him. As his condition appeared to improve, he was transferred to St. Nicholas Hospital on Lagos Island for further treatment. However, despite the efforts of medical personnel, he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

Security operatives were deployed around the burial venue and strategic locations in Fadeyi and Onipanu to maintain law and order as thousands of mourners turned out to honour the late NURTW official.

His killing has drawn widespread condemnation from transport unions, political leaders and residents, many of whom described him as a fearless, dedicated and selfless leader who devoted his life to the welfare of transport workers.

As the funeral came to an end, chants of "Justice for Toba" echoed through the crowd as mourners demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible for his killing, insisting that justice must prevail.