News • Created June 13, 2025 11:10

Protest rocks Bayelsa Over Killing of Bolt Driver

Bolt drivers in Yenagoa, capital of Bayelsa, have protested against the murder of one of their members, Emmanuel Eden. The deceased was shot dead on May 29, 2025, at Samphino Junction in the Kpansia axis of Yenagoa. On Friday, Bolt drivers, in their hundreds, hit the streets with placards which had inscriptions such as: ‘Stop […]

Bolt drivers in Yenagoa, capital of Bayelsa, have protested against the murder of one of their members, Emmanuel Eden.

The deceased was shot dead on May 29, 2025, at Samphino Junction in the Kpansia axis of Yenagoa.

On Friday, Bolt drivers, in their hundreds, hit the streets with placards which had inscriptions such as: ‘Stop harassing Bolt drivers”, “Bolt drivers are bread winners of a family”, “we need better security”, No to brutality and killings” and ” Gov. Diri come to our aids”.

They march from Tombia junction through the State capital, appealing to the state government to take necessary action to bring justice to the deceased family.

Some members of the Nigerians Union of Journalists (NUJ) and some Civil Society groups joined the protest in solidarity.

One of the protesters, Jolly Adomokeme, told newsmen that they were on a peaceful march.

According to Adokeme,” though police has been a friend, some bad eggs among them have displayed acts against civil members of the society. Police should do their work and stop harassing bold drivers and passengers.

“The police should also stop unnecessary extortion of our passengers.

Another Bolt driver, Goodness Okure, said the protesters were out to call on the Nigerian Police and the Bayelsa State Government to investigate and arrest those behind the dastardly act.

She stated that the late Eden left behind a young family of one wife and two kids.

Passersby had discovered the lifeless body of the middle-aged driver in the early hours of May 29, 2025.

See pictures of protesters below: