Lagos NURTW Top Shot Mustapha Sego Says He Was Never Arrested
Mustapha Adekunke, the top member of Lagos State chapter of the National Union of Road and Transport Workers (NURTW) popularly called Sego has issued an official to debunk reports in the media that he was arrested by the police.
There were reports on Monday, January 24, 2022, that RRS Commander CSP Yinka Egbeyemi led his men to effect arrests of Sego and Kunle Lawal otherwise known as Kunle Poly over deadly street fights in Lagos Island area of Lagos State.
Mr Mustapha Sego who is the Treasurer of the state chapter of transport union and Kunle Poly are known rivals.
The civil disorder which resulted in death of an individual happened on Thursday, January 20, 2022.
But in statement titled “I Was Never Arrested – NURTW Treasurer, Mustapha Sego” and made available today January 25, 2022 Mr Mustapha Adekunle maintained the story of his arrest is unfounded.
The statement…
My Attention has been drawn to a piece of information in circulation to the effect that i was arrested yesterday by the Rapid Response Squad(RRS) In connection with the fracas that erupted at the Idumota area of lagos island and crippled commercial activities in the area.
For the records, I was only invited in for questioning at the Zone 2 police command Onikan.
As a stake holder on the Island, peace loving resident of the state and the State Treasurer of the NURTW, I expressed how i felt about the fracas to the police during interrogations and found Innocent of the accusations then left the Commannd around 10pm as the police continued their Investigations.
Am not in anyway a principal suspect as alleged or connected to any parties involved in the fracas, I have always maintained peace and harmony amongst the youth and residents of where i grew up on the island.
I stand by my words that anyone found culpable, and connected to the unrest caused by the fracas should be arrested and prosecuted according to the law.
I have been a law abiding citizen and have been contributing my quota to ensure peaceful coexistence amongst the youths in the state
Signed
ALHAJI MUSTAPHA ADEKUNLE (SEGO)
STATE TRAESURER NURTW LAGOS STATE COUNCIL.
