In Kilimani, Nairobi County, a shocking incident occurred on Saturday evening when a Bolt driver lost his life after being attacked by a mob.
According to reports, the trouble started when a female passenger refused to pay for her ride. She claimed the driver was driving too fast and insisted she could not pay.
When the driver tried to reason with her and threatened to take her back to the pickup point, the woman shouted “thief” and forcefully placed her mobile phone into his pocket. Her actions quickly drew the attention of people nearby.
Angry men gathered and pulled the driver out of his car. Before he could defend himself, one of the men hit him on the head with a heavy object.
The driver fell to the ground, unconscious, as the crowd continued to attack him. Stones were thrown, and the situation quickly turned tragic.
In a horrifying turn, some members of the mob brought tires and poured petrol over the driver. They set him on fire while he was still alive.
The violence left the community in shock and disbelief, with many eyewitnesses describing the scene as extremely brutal.
After the attack, an eyewitness who had seen the events from the start explained what really happened. Following the incident, the mob took the female passenger to the police station, where she is being held and will be taken to court on Monday.
Authorities have confirmed that the investigation is ongoing, and they are trying to identify all individuals involved in the attack.
This tragedy has left many in Nairobi shaken, sparking discussions about mob justice and the dangers of taking the law into one’s own hands.
Community leaders have called for calm and reminded residents to report disputes to the police instead of resorting to violence.
The death of the Bolt driver is a grim reminder of how quickly misunderstandings can escalate, and the importance of proper legal action over vigilante justice.
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