Court remands Lagos NURTW member over killing of dispatch rider
The Ebute-Meta Magistrate Court in Yaba, Lagos, has remanded a member of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Shamusideen Oladiti, popularly known as Shameleon, over the alleged killing of a dispatch rider, Imam Rahmon.
The court remanded the 55-year-old defendant on Tuesday, after the state police command, earlier in the day, arraigned him on a three-count charge of murder, conspiracy, and grievous harm.
Court documents revealed that Mr Oladiti and his associates, now at large, repeatedly punched and struck one Omale Samuel and Mr Rahmon along Tapa Street, Lagos Island, on August 27, 2025.
According to the charge sheet, the road transport staff allegedly assaulted Mr Rahmon until he fell into a coma for allegedly scratching his vehicle, after which the victim was rushed to the Lagos Island General Hospital, Marina, where he was confirmed dead on September 17, 2025.
The court said Mr Oladiti’s offence contravened Sections 223, 411, and 245 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges, prompting the magistrate to order his remand pending legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Rights
Police investigate death of female guest at Calabar hotel
The police command in Cross River says it has begun an investigation into a suspected homicide involving a female guest at a hotel in Calabar.
Economy
BPP says transparent procurement system can attract FDI, boost economy
BPP says a transparent procurement system can attract foreign direct investment, boost economic growth and stimulate the development of domestic industries.
Abuja
NUJ mourns presidential media director Peter Onwubuariri
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (FCT council) described the death of Peter Onwubuariri, assistant director (media) at the Presidential Villa, as a huge loss.
World
Russia dismisses accusation of attempted Leipzig/Halle Airport drone attackÂ
The Russian Federation has refuted accusations by Germany linking Moscow to an attempted Leipzig/Halle Airport drone attack which occurred on August 4.
Politics
Kaduna APC deputy governorship candidate Adams rewards ABU first-class graduates with cash
APC’s deputy governorship candidate in Kaduna, Jerry Adams, rewarded the 2026 first-class graduates of the Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
States
Nigerian troops rescue 500 cows from rustlers in Kaduna
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have foiled rustlers’ attempt to steal more than 500 cattle in Igabi council area of Kaduna.
