Court remands NURTW boss for assaulting actor Lawori

A Chief Magistrate's Court in Lagos has ordered the remand of Ganiyu Oyedepo, a senior leader in the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, often known as Koko Zaria, to prison.

Koko Zaria is accused of attacking legendary Yoruba actor Lawori. The charges have been characterized as a threat to the actor's life.

Lawori had asked for help on social media following the alleged attack on Koko Zaria. In response to the actor's call, Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on his official X, assured the public that justice would be served.

Chief Magistrate B. Sonuga, on Thursday, August 5, 2024, ordered the remand of Koko Zaria after he was arraigned on allegations of conspiracy, assault causing harm, and conduct likely to disturb public peace.

Prosecutor Morufu Animashaun, representing FCIID’s legal department at Alagbon, stated in the case marked B/40/2024 that Oyedepo committed the offenses on June 5, 2024, in Idimu, with the help of his associates.