Another Uber driver ,42-year-old Yusfat Ayinde, has been stabbed to death by unidentified assailants on Friday night.
The deceased was on duty in the evening when he was attacked.
Ayinde had received a ride request through the e-hailing app and arrived at the designated location, where he was ambushed by a group of hoodlums.
The assailants fatally stabbed him in the process and fled with his vehicle.
Investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ayinde’s murder has been initiated
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.” Lagos State chapter of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria has promised that the union will continue to support Ayinde’s family and ensure they receive the necessary assistance during this tragic time.
“The 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.
