The Lagos State chapter of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria has mourned the tragic killing of a 42-year-old e-hailing driver, Yusfat Ayinde, who was, fatally stabbed by unidentified attackers shortly after being ambushed while on duty.
The union’s chairman, Jaiyesinmi Azeez, on Monday disclosed that the driver had received a ride request through the e-hailing app and arrived at the designated location, where a group of hoodlums attacked him, fatally stabbed and abandoned his corpse before fleeing with his car.
He said, “Comrade Yusfat Olawale Ayinde is our member and the admin of a body of Professional Chauffeur 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 who requested him. The assailants fatally stabbed Ayinda and subsequently stole his vehicle.”
Azeez further expressed concerns over the safety of e-hailing drivers in the state, calling for enhanced security measures in the sector.
He also revealed that the union had launched an investigation through its task force to uncover the circumstances surrounding the 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.”