A visibly distraught woman caused a scene at the funeral of slain National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) leader Toba Ajiboye, popularly known as Toba Ijaya, on July 21, 2026. The woman rained curses in Yoruba on those responsible for his death, and the moment was captured on video, sparking widespread reactions online.
Woman's Emotional Outburst at Funeral Gathering
The incident occurred during the funeral held at Ijaya's home in Ketu, Lagos. Ugochukwu Oscar Iwegbu, who was present at the gathering, recorded the video and shared it on Facebook with the caption: "Anger ? on face of the people over the death of Toba Ajiboye." In the footage, the woman is seen crying and shouting, directing her anger at the killers.
Background of Toba Ijaya's Death
Toba Ijaya was fatally shot after gunmen ambushed his vehicle in the Fadeyi area of Lagos on July 12, 2026. He later succumbed to his injuries, sending shockwaves through the transport union and the wider Lagos community. His funeral drew a large crowd of friends, union members, and associates who came to pay their final respects.
Online Reactions to the Video
The video of the woman's outburst went viral, prompting a flood of reactions. Many viewers noted with unease that the killers could have been among the crowd. @Silas Ademu commented: "Even the woman on colos knew the culprit among them." @Igi Owo Imole said: "What is this life all about?" @Kennedy Ikhumhen remarked: "No be charlie boy dey her back so." @Ogechi Samuel Jaykaka Yjk added: "Funny enough the killer is also in the crowd."
Related Reports on Toba Ijaya's Funeral
In a related story, a witness opened up about the behavior of Toba Ijaya after his demise. Additionally, a man reacted to the way Toba Ijaya's daughter spoke at his funeral, noting that she delivered her tribute in clear English with composure despite her emotional state.
