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By Mojirola Oladosu and Daniella Okwundu
The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has taken up the case of families seeking justice for traders slain at the Owode-Onirin Motor Spare Parts Market in Lagos.
The group urged President Bola Tinubu to quickly intervene and ensure prompt justice for the slain traders’ families.
At a world press briefing in Lagos recently, the group’s president, Alex Omotehinse, vowed that CHSR would stop at nothing ito ensure accountability and transparency in the investigation and prosecution of those responsible for the killings.
The CHSR had claimed that the land grabber, behind the incident, Abiodun Ariori, who brought in four police officers from outside Lagos to aid in the brutal attack be prosecuted.
On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, these innocent, armless Nigerian traders were gunned down in cold blood by four happy-trigger policemen amid armed thugs allegedly mobilised and sponsored by Mr Ariori.
CHSR has made key demands which includes: “The immediate arrest and prosecution of land grabber Abiodun Ariori and the police officers involved in the brutal attack that led to the deaths of the seven traders.
“Public disclosure of the identities of the four police officers allegedly involved, with full investigation, prosecution and dismissal, if found guilty. Adequate compensation and medical support for the families of the slain traders and the injured victims.
“Permanent protection for the Owode-Onirin Market, with security agencies deployed to prevent further violence.”
CHSR lambasted the Lagos State Government for inaction and complicity, calling for the sack of the state Attorney General.
At the briefing, families’ of the slain traders were present and pleaded for President Tinubu to intervene in the matter.
The families cried out for justice, with some recounting their ordeals. A brother of one of the slain traders, Arowojobe Adewale, narrated how his sibling, Adebayo Adewale, was murdered during the attack. The families are seeking justice and compensation for their losses.
The slain traders were Seyi Akinloye, Adeoye Taiwo, Dare Muftau, Aderemi Adeoye, Idowu Temilola and Wale Adebayo.
