The governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode has suspended transport unionism in Oshodi, in Lagos State. This is coming after the violence that erupted after the killing of a popular Chairman of Motorcycle Operators' Association, Rasaq Bello, aka Hamburger.


The suspension order was disclosed at a press briefing on Monday by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transport, Anofiu Elegushi.

He said the ban 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.

He said the governor also ordered increased security cover for the area.