The Lagos State chapter of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria has lamented the murder of Yusfat Ayinde, a 42-year-old e-hailing driver who was stabbed to death by unidentified assailants last Friday.
The chairman, Jaiyesinmi Azeez, confirmed the incident on Monday, saying the deceased was on duty in the evening when he was attacked.
He said that Ayinde got a trip request through an e-hailing app and arrived at the designated place, only to be ambushed by a group of hoodlums.
According to him, the intruders fatally stabbed him before fleeing in his vehicle.
He said, “Comrade Yusfat Olawale Ayinde is our member and the admin of a body of professional chauffeurs in the state. He was tragically murdered in a brutal attack initiated by unidentified assailants. According to our findings, Ayinde received a ride request through the e-hailing app, and upon arrival at the designated location, he was ambushed by a group of hoodlums. The assailants fatally stabbed Ayinda and subsequently stole his vehicle.”
The deceased’s bones were reportedly discarded along the Agindigbi Road in the Ikeja area of the state before being transported to the mortuary.
However, Azeez expressed concern about the union members’ safety and urged for greater security measures for drivers in the region.
He stated that the union’s task team has launched an investigation into the events surrounding Ayinda’s murder.
He said, “The task force is currently working in collaboration with the family and other authorities to gather evidence and identify the app through which the ride request was made. Efforts are being made to track down the assailants and bring them to justice.
“The task force will coordinate with law enforcement to enhance investigative efforts and leverage technology in tracking the assailants.”
Azeez elucidated that discussions were underway to implement additional safety protocols for e-hailing drivers, including possible emergency response systems and increased surveillance in high-risk areas.
“The union will continue to support Ayinda’s family and ensure they receive the necessary assistance during this tragic time. The Auaton Lagos State Task Force is committed to ensuring that justice is served and that steps are taken to prevent such incidents in the future. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses,” he concluded.
It has been reported that the Lagos State Police Command arrested a 21-year-old US returnee, David Segun, and two others for allegedly killing an Uber driver in the Obalende area of Lagos State.
The Commissioner of Police, Ishola Olanrewaju, revealed this while parading the suspects at the state command headquarters on January 12.
Olanrewaju stated that Segun and his pals, Emeka Akwara (19), Samuel Ariori (21), and Lukman Ariori (19), requested an Uber transport from Chevron in Lekki to Obalende around midnight on Thursday, January 9.
He claimed that after reaching a remote spot in Obalende, the suspects robbed and killed the Uber driver by stabbing him numerous times in the neck.
