Bolt Driver shot in Bayelsa (1).webp
What began as a routine driver's night shift ended in tragedy in Yenagoa’s Kpansia suburb. On Friday, residents woke to the chilling sight of a Bolt driver's lifeless body, killed at close range in his vehicle. According to Vanguard, the police suspect either a robbery gone wrong or possibly a targeted hit but answers remain scarce.

A young driver was fatally shot in Yenagoa, raising urgent questions about safety for ride-hailing workers and the public alike.

  • A Bolt driver was found dead in his car on Samphino Road, Kpansia, Yenagoa.
  • Eyewitnesses report signs of close-range gunshot with no signs of theft.
  • Police have launched a full-scale investigation, including liaison with Bolt.
  • The incident occurred near the site of another recent youth killing.
  • Safety concerns rise among ride-hailing drivers and residents in the area.

Bayelsa police have begun investigations, but for many, the fear remains as urgent as justice.