A chieftain of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Shamsudeen Oladiti, also known as Shamelon, has been
arraigned before the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja over the alleged killing of a dispatch rider, Ramon Imam, on Lewis Street, Lagos Island.
The Lagos State Government charged the 55-year-old defendant on three counts bordering on involuntary manslaughter, conspiracy, and attempted murder.
According to the prosecution counsel, Jubril Kareem, the defendant and others still at large committed the offences between August 27 and September 17, 2025. He told the court presided over by Justice Olawale Alebiosu that on September 17 at about 3:00 p.m., the
defendant allegedly assaulted Mr. Imam with fist blows and strikes to the head and face, which eventually led to his death.
Kareem further stated that on August 27 at about 10:00 a.m., the defendant also allegedly attempted to kill another victim, Samuel Omale, by beating him in a similar manner, causing him severe injuries.
The prosecution argued that the offences contravened Sections 224, 411, and 230 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State 2015. The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Defense counsel, Olanrewaju Ajanaku, informed the court that a bail application dated April 27, 2026, had been served on the prosecution, which acknowledged receipt. He also requested the court to direct the correctional facility to verify the defendant’s medical condition.
After hearing the submissions, Justice Alebiosu granted the request and ordered the Comptroller of Corrections at Kirikiri to confirm the defendant’s medical status at a Lagos State government hospital. The case was adjourned until June 15, 2026, for trial.
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