NURTW Chieftain Koko Zaria Gets Emotional Over Toba Ijaya’s Death, Sparks Reactions: “U Dey Record?”
- NURTW chieftain Koko Zaria posted an emotional video mourning the death of Toba Ijaya, the organising secretary of the NURTW Lagos State Council
- Toba Ijaya was shot by unidentified gunmen who had intercepted his vehicle along the Ikorodu Road axis in Lagos
- Followers flooded the comments with mixed reactions, with many questioning the decision to film and post the moment of grief
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The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) chieftain Koko Zaria, whose real name is Ganiyu Ayinde Oyedepo, broke down in tears in a video shared on Instagram on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, mourning the passing of Toba Ijaya after the news of his death shook the Lagos transport community.
The video featured Pasuma's song "TALOPA JESU (Live)" playing in the background as Koko Zaria grieved.
Source: Instagram
His caption featured a flood of crying emojis, offering no words beyond the raw emotion.
Who was Tope Iyaja?
Toba Ajiboye, also known as Toba Ijaya, the organising secretary of the NURTW Lagos State Council, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen on his way home from his childhood neighbourhood in Fadeyi, Lagos.
According to reports, the attackers had intercepted his vehicle along the Ikorodu Road axis and opened fire, leaving the vehicle riddled with bullets.
His death sent shockwaves through the Lagos transport sector and beyond, prompting an outpouring of tributes from associates and colleagues, including Koko Zaria's now-viral post.
Legit.ng also reported that a video showing the final known public appearance of Toba Ijaya surfaced online.
Source: Instagram
Watch Koko Zaria's emotional tribute video to Toba Ijaya on Facebook:
Fans react as Koko Zaria mourns Toba Ijaya's death
The comments section quickly divided into those offering condolences and those questioning the decision to record and share such a private moment of grief publicly.
@__yinkie1__ wrote:
"Ya don't need all these, you have to be strong for his children and loved ones. Stay at alert, watch your back. I pray Allah in his infinite mercy protect, guard and guide you."
@remi_olawale4 commented:
"Take heart 😢"
@abiolanhl joked:
"What if u no press play u go restart?"
@ayofe252 reacted:
"U dey record dey cry ? What a man."
@omoba_don_kolly_ added:
"Why all this online if he really pain you you still get hand they do video where you they cry."
MC Oluomo mourns Toba Ijaya
Legit.ng previously reported that the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), MC Oluomo, condemned the killing of the union’s Lagos State Organising Secretary, Toba Ijaya.
Akinsanya described the act as “heinous, barbaric and unacceptable.'
He also called on the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to carry out a thorough investigation, arrest those responsible, and ensure they face justice without delay.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
