Akintoye Benson, an aide to the chairman of the Lagos Chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC Oluomo, has reportedly died in an auto crash, News About Nigeria reports.
The fatal accident occurred on Thursday night on the Third Mainland Bridge.
A viral video showed Benson in a wrecked vehicle, and the news of his passing has sent shockwaves through his community.
A friend of the deceased, Ogunseye Vincent, confirmed Benson’s death on his Facebook page, describing him as a vibrant man with high hopes and vision.
Vincent expressed sorrow at the unexpected loss and extended condolences to the family.
Akintoye Benson served as the chairman of the Tricycle Owners and Operators Association of Nigeria (TOOAN) Zone H until his untimely death.
Efforts to reach MC Oluomo for a comment were unsuccessful, as his phone could not be reached at the time of filing this report.
Meanwhile, MC Oluomo recently made headlines for presenting a set of branded vehicles to the Nigeria Police Force.
In a viral video, MC Oluomo was seen ushering police chiefs to the garage where the vehicles were parked.
In a video, MC Oluomo presented the vehicles to the various police stations domiciled in the Oshodi axis of the state.
Presenting the vehicles, the NURTW official said the decision was part of his corporate society responsibility (CSR) to the state.
The branded vehicles, bearing the Nigerian Police colours and division inscriptions, have sparked various reactions, with some expressing scepticism about the motives behind the gesture.
