The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the detention of 55-year-old Shamsideen Oladiti, a National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) leader on Lagos Island, better known as Shameleon, over accusations of assault and murder.
Police authorities said Oladiti is being held at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti-Yaba, where ongoing investigations into both incidents are underway.
According to reports, on September 17, 2025, around 3:00 p.m., the suspect allegedly assaulted a dispatch rider on Lagos Island, striking him with a helmet and his fists. The rider sustained serious injuries and is currently hospitalized on oxygen support.
Investigators also revealed that a previous case had been filed against Oladiti following an altercation on August 28, 2025. In that clash, he allegedly used a metallic ring to repeatedly hit another man on the head and face, causing grave injuries. Despite medical attention, the victim died on September 17, 2025, and his body was placed in the mortuary for autopsy.
News of the man’s death sparked unrest at the suspect’s Sandgrouse Market office, where sympathizers of the deceased set fire to two of his motorcycles, escalating tension in the neighborhood.
The Lagos Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, led mobile police, tactical squads, and regular officers to the scene to restore peace. He emphasized that the suspect remains in custody and will face prosecution once the probe is completed.