He was the secretary of the Joint Action Front (JAF), he died at the age of 65 followin
Ag a hit-and-run accident in Ota, Ogun State.
The tragic accident occurred on Sunday evening, October 12, 2025 when the veteran pro-labour campaigner was struck by an unidentified driver while crossing the road around 6:00 p.m.
Eyewitnesses said the driver fled the scene immediately, leaving Aremu critically injured.
Senator Shehu Sani on his official X page described Aremu as one of Nigeria’s foremost and most unrelenting students, Human Rights Activist.
“Sad to receive the news of the tragic death of Comrade Abiodun Aremu, who was killed by a hit and run driver yesterday.
Aremu was one of the Nation’s foremost and most unrelenting Students,human rights and labour activist.May his soul rest in peace. Ameen.”