Police Detain Baruwa Shortly After Faction Ousts MC Oluomo from National Headquarters

 

The long-standing battle for control of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) reached a breaking point on Monday. 

In a swift and dramatic move, the faction led by Tajudeen Baruwa successfully took over the union’s National Secretariat in Abuja. 

This action was intended to enforce a court order that reportedly recognized Baruwa as the legitimate leader of the transport union. 

However, the victory was short-lived, as security operatives intervened hours later, leading to the high-profile police arrest of Baruwa and several of his associates.

The scene at the headquarters turned chaotic when supporters began removing and destroying portraits of Musiliu Akinsanya, widely known as MC Oluomo. 

The viral video of this incident captured the raw tension of a leadership crisis that has plagued the organization for over two years. 

Despite the legal claims made by the Baruwa group, the police move to disperse the crowd led to reports of a supporter being shot, adding a violent layer to this power struggle. 

This development raises urgent questions about the neutrality of law enforcement in managing internal union disputes.