Lagos Police arrest seven suspects linked to Uber driver killings. Decomposed body and stolen vehicle recovered in latest crackdown.
Lagos Police Dismantle Uber Driver Killer Gangs, Recover Victim’s Body
The Lagos State Police Command has successfully dismantled robbery gangs preying on Uber drivers, arresting seven suspects involved in separate operations. Among them was a gang responsible for the brutal murder of an Uber driver during an attempted car theft.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Olarewaju Ishola, revealed these breakthroughs during a media briefing on January 10, 2025. The arrests were part of a security campaign that began in September 2024.
Shocking Midnight Attack in Lekki
On January 9, 2025, a four-man gang—comprising Emeka Akwara (19), David Segun (21), Samuel Ariori (21), and Lukman Ariori (19)—ordered an Uber ride from Chevron in Lekki to Obalende around midnight.
Upon arriving at a secluded area in Obalende, the gang attacked the unsuspecting driver, stabbing him multiple times in the neck in a bid to steal his Toyota Camry.
However, their plan was thwarted by the intervention of good Samaritans, who apprehended two suspects on the spot and handed them over to the police at Lion Building.
Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of the other two suspects in Chevron.
The victim’s body was later deposited at the Mainland Hospital morgue in Yaba.
Another Gang Linked to Uber Driver’s Murder
In a related development, the police arrested three suspects—Edmond Julius (34), Abdullahi Umar (32), and Saturday Oke (40)—linked to the murder of another Uber driver, Oluwaseyi Fowler, three months ago.
According to CP Ishola, the suspects confessed to kidnapping Fowler in the Ajah area, stealing his Toyota Camry, and subsequently killing him. They sold the vehicle to a buyer but led police to recover the decomposed body of the victim along with the stolen car.
“This marks the third case involving the killing of Uber drivers in three months,” Ishola lamented.
Preventive Measures for Uber Drivers
CP Ishola advised Uber drivers to take safety precautions, including carrying only one passenger at a time, ensuring passengers are searched, and having them sit in the front seat.
He also announced plans to distribute safety guidelines to ride-hailing drivers to help prevent such incidents.
Lagos: Nigeria’s Safest State During the Yuletide
CP Ishola praised Lagos as the safest state in Nigeria during the 2024 Yuletide season. He disclosed that over 500,000 Nigerians in the diaspora arrived at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport to celebrate, with 90% choosing to stay in Lagos.
“The reason is clear: Lagos works, and Lagos is safe,” he stated, adding that the state’s security success was due to adherence to directives from the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Ebetokun, and support from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Weapons Recovered Since September 2024
The Commissioner noted that various arms and ammunition, including AK-47 rifles seized during the #EndSARS protests, were recovered during operations over the last four months.
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