The Lagos State chapter of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria has mourned the death of a 42-year-old e-hailing driver, Yusfat Ayinde, who was sta-bbed to de.ath by unidentified assailants on Friday
The chairman, Jaiyesinmi Azeez, who confirmed the incident, told Punch Metro on Monday that the deceased was on duty in the evening when he was attacked.
He said Ayinde received a ride request through the e-hailing app and arrived at the designated location, where he was ambushed by a group of hoodlums.
According to him, the assailants fatally stabbed him in the process and fled with his vehicle.
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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 sta-bbed Ayinda and subsequently stole his vehicle.”
It was gathered that the deceased’s remains were dumped along the Agindigbi Road in the Ikeja area of the state from where it was conveyed to the morgue.
However, Azeez expressed concern over the safety of members of the union and advocated increased security measures for drivers in the area.
He added that the union had through its task force initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ayinda’s murder.
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Too bad
Lord have mercy