It was a black Day in Amuwo LGA when Ekpo Kinkin, the vice-chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), was shot dead.
Samuel Kayode popularly known as Ekpo Kinkin was killed at an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally which has sparked fear in some parts of Lagos State
The deceased was one of the vice-chairmen of the popular NURTW chairman MC Oluomo.
Kayode, a Vice-Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), was shot on Thursday at the Agboju area.
The event organized by the Oriade Local Council Development Area flagged off the campaign for the re-election of APC candidates in the July 24 local government poll.
In attendance were Oriade LCDA Chairman, Ramotalai Hassan; Chairman, Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area, Valentine Buraimoh; party stalwarts and supporters.
As proceedings progressed, the sound of gunshots fired by unidentified persons was heard meters away from the hall.
Kayode, found in the pool of his blood, was rushed to the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital, Navy Town in Ojo, where he was confirmed dead.
The NURTW said Ekpo Kinkin was trying to shield a politician, Wale Yusuf, from harassment when a bullet hit him.
The Police Command confirmed the killing but yet to provide an update. The party has called for the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators.
Residents, however, suspect there may be reprisals should Kayode’s associates decide to take laws into their hands.
There are also fears that the incident, if not well-managed, may result in conflicts at other local councils or motor parks.
The deceased was an APC member and had reportedly declared support for one of the contestants.