Bayelsa Bolt Driver Found Lifeless in Apparent Robbery Incident
Early Friday morning, May 30, the body of a middle-aged man was discovered inside his vehicle at the Samphino Road junction in Kpansia, a suburb of Yenagoa. While his identity remains unconfirmed, locals believe he was a Bolt driver.
Residents who stumbled upon the grim scene promptly alerted security personnel, who secured the area. Initial investigations suggest the man was shot at close range, likely by armed robbers around 1 a.m., possibly during an attempt to steal his car or other belongings.
Some locals speculate that the attackers might have requested the ride through the Bolt app, adding a chilling layer to the incident.
This tragic event has reignited concerns over the safety of ride-hailing drivers in the state. Members of the drivers’ union and other stakeholders are urging the police to fast-track their investigation and bring the culprits to justice.
Bayelsa Police Command spokesman Musa Mohammed confirmed that preliminary inquiries are underway as authorities work to unravel the details of the case.