PHOTO: Protesters at Lagos Assembly Gate
By: Mandy Park
The Lagos State Assembly has promised to ensure justice for the victims of the Owode-Onirin spare parts traders’ killings, following a massive protest by traders and the Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) at the Assembly gate today, Tuesday, October 7
Hon Kehinde Joseph, representing Alimosho 2,, constituency gave the assurance on behalf of the Assembly.
Led by CHSR President, Comrade Alex Omotehinse, the group petitioned the Lagos State House of Assembly, urging the House to take immediate action over the massacre of six traders at the Owode-Onirin Motor Spare Parts Market on August 27, 2025.
The deceased victims were: Seyi Akinboye, 39 years, Adeoye Taiwo, 29 years, Dare Mufutau, 32 years, Aderemi Adeoye Hakeem, 27 years, Abraham Idowu Temilola, 33 years, and Wale Adebayo, 29 years.
The incident occurred when an alleged notorious land grabber, Abiodun Hakeem Ariori, was accused of colluding with four policemen from the Nasarawa State Police Command to attack the market.
CHSR accused the police of complicity in the killings, citing their failure to investigate the matter properly and their decision to transfer the case to Abuja.
The group also alleged that the Lagos State Ministry of Justice, led by Attorney General Lawal Pedro, is attempting to cover up the incident and shield the perpetrators from accountability.
CHSR demanded that the Lagos State House of Assembly: – Constitute an Independent Investigative Panel to probe the killings and identify those responsible
“Summon the Attorney General to explain his office’s handling of the case.
“Provide compensation and relief to the families of the deceased and survivors.
“Petition the Inspector-General of Police to re-arrest the released officers and the land grabber for prosecution in Lagos State.
“Legislate laws against land grabbing and police complicity to prevent similar incidents in the future
Responding to the group’s demands, Hon. Kehinde Joseph, representing Alimosho 2, who spoke for the Assembly, promised that urgent action will be taken to ensure that justice is served.
Hon Joseph, while thanking CHSR for maturity at handling a peaceful protest, commended the protesters for their peaceful conduct, assuring them that the Assembly must ensure that victims families get justice.
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