In Rivers, gunmen kill a Bolt driver and take his car.

Raphael Toby, a Bolt driver, he was killed by gunmen believed to be armed robbers in Rumuibiakani, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.
On May 18, 2023, Donald Toby, the victim’s younger brother, posted on Facebook to confirm the occurrence.

Donald claimed that his brother had been shot dead on Tuesday, and that the attackers had fled after taking the victim’s car and other possessions.
He shared images of the deceased’s car and urged anyone with knowledge to get in touch. He also urged the security services to find the murderers and bring them before the courts.

In response to the murder, Enefaa Georgewill, the chairman of the Rivers State Civil Society Organization, encouraged all pertinent regulators in the nation to make sure that Bolt/Taxi Drivers their customers are protected during all rides.

“Customers’ verification could simply be a bank account number verification from the customers. We are simply saying every Bolt, Uber and other ride-hailing accounts should have at least one bank account of the customer linked to it.

“Finally, we call on all road transport regulators to ensure that compliance with safety regulations is strictly adhered to. The safety of drivers is equally important as the safety of customers.”