Bayelsa Bolt driver shot dead in his car

The Bayelsa State Police Command has commenced investigations into the death of a Bolt driver at Samphino Junction in the Kpansia axis of Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State.

According to reports, passersby discovered the lifeless body of the middle-aged driver on Friday morning inside his vehicle and alerted the police, who cordoned off the area.

It is believed that the deceased was shot at close range in a case of suspected assassination, as nothing is said to have been removed from his vehicle.

Musa Mohammed, police public relations officer in the state, said a full-scale investigation was underway.

“We are working to gather all necessary intelligence. Forensic teams have been deployed to the scene and we are also liaising with the Bolt company to retrieve trip data that may help in tracking down the culprits,” Mohammed stated.

Meanwhile, members of the drivers’ union and other stakeholders have called on the police to expedite their investigations and ensure that those behind the murder are brought to justice.

Recall that barely a week ago, Otuoke, Daniel Ayama, a 27-year-old graduate of the Federal University, was killed by some assailants less than a kilometre away.