By BANNERNEWS Reporter, Calabar
A Bolt driver was allegedly stabbed to death by three unidentified robbers in Calabar, Cross River State, after he reportedly refused to hand over the key to his Toyota Corolla.
The incident occurred at about 5:30am on Friday along Target Road, Calabar South Local Government Area.
The driver, who was operating a Toyota Corolla with registration number UYY 256H, was said to have picked up the three men along Mbukpa Road in Calabar South and was heading towards Calabar Municipality.
According to an eyewitness, the driver was unaware that the passengers were allegedly armed robbers until they ordered him to stop and surrender the vehicle’s key.
The suspects reportedly threatened the driver while he was driving at full speed. When he resisted their demand, they allegedly stabbed him.
The injured driver was said to have managed to drive to a nearby filling station, where he veered into a gutter and hit the pavement before the three suspects fled the scene.
Passersby reportedly rushed to his aid and took him to the General Hospital, Calabar, where he was confirmed dead.
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in Cross River State, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, said the command had commenced investigation into the matter.
He said efforts were ongoing to identify and apprehend the suspects.
