Suspected Armed Robbers Stab Uber Driver to Death, Steal Vehicle in Lagos

A 42-year-old e-hailing driver, Yusfat Ayinde, was fatally stabbed by unidentified attackers, suspected to be armed robbers, in Lagos State.

Confirming the incident on Monday, the chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria, Jaiyesinmi Azeez, stated that Ayinde was on duty on the evening of Friday, February 7, 2025, when he was ambushed.

According to Azeez, Ayinde had accepted a ride request through the e-hailing app and arrived at the designated pickup point, where a group of hoodlums attacked him. The assailants fatally stabbed him before fleeing with his vehicle.

“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.” he said.

Reports indicate that the victim’s body was abandoned along Agidingbi Road in the Ikeja area of Lagos before being transported to the morgue.

Expressing concern over the safety of union members, Azeez called for enhanced security measures to protect drivers operating in the area.

“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.”

He added that discussions were ongoing to introduce enhanced safety measures for e-hailing drivers, such as emergency response systems and heightened surveillance in high-risk areas.