Nigerian Activist Abiodun Aremu Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident, Labor Movement Mourns Loss
Abiodun Aremu, a prominent Nigerian activist and member of the Joint Action Front (JAF), was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Ota, Ogun State. The incident occurred on a Sunday evening when Aremu was struck by an unidentified driver while crossing the road.
Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead shortly after. Owei Lakemfa, a former Secretary-General of the NLC, described Aremu's death as a huge loss to the labor movement.
Aremu's burial is scheduled for October 23, 2025, with tributes pouring in for his contributions to worker rights and social justice in Nigeria.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Politics Nigeria. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Politics Nigeria
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
Nigerian Activist Abiodun Aremu Killed in Tragic Accident, Sparks Mourning
Ogun State Governor Mourns Death of Renowned Activist Abiodun Aremu
Bola Tinubu Mourns Renowned Unionist Abiodun Aremu in Ogun State
Popular Arise News Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu Killed in Abuja Robbery
Lagos Police to Prosecute NURTW Leader Over Rider's Death
Assassination of Prominent APC Leader Shocks Benue State
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
