A Nigerian man has taken to social media to raise a serious alarm after his brother reportedly escaped a robbery attempt during a Bolt ride.

The shocking incident was shared by X user @Disculpe__, who claimed that his brother had booked a ride via the Bolt app, only for the journey to take a dangerous turn. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

According to him, midway through the trip, the driver suddenly pulled over, claiming the car was overheating. Moments later, three unidentified men emerged, allegedly attempting to rob — and possibly harm — his brother.

🗣️ He wrote:
“Everyone, please be careful using Bolt. This driver tried to set my brother up last night claiming his car was overheating. Three men came out of nowhere to rob and almost kill him. @boltapp @BoltNigeria why do you keep employing thieves?”

⚠️ The disturbing report has sparked serious concerns online, with many calling out @BoltNigeria over passenger safety and demanding a swift investigation.

🔍 Users are urging the ride-hailing platform to vet its drivers more thoroughly and ensure tighter security for passengers.