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The Lagos State Government has suspended transport unionism in Oshodi, a Lagos suburb following the murder of a popular union leader, Rasaq Bello, aka Hamburger.
The suspension order was disclosed at a press briefing on Monday, June 05, 2017, by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transport, Mr. Anofiu Elegushi. Hamburger was the Chairman of Motorcycle Operators’ Association of Lagos State, Oshodi chapter.
The decision will affect all the seven branches of the National Union of Road Transport Workers operating in Oshodi area. The commissioner said while the order lasts, there will be no issuance of tickets or collection of money from commercial vehicles operating in the area.
