Bolt driver surrenders to Rivers police to prove innocence over missing lady

Bolt driver, Kelechi Uzor, has voluntarily turned himself in to the police in Rivers State to prove his “innocence” following the disappearance of a lady, Miss Elizabeth Edoukumor.

It was gathered that Elizabeth went missing on October 9, 2023 after Uzor dropped her off at Harmony Estate in Obio-Akpor Local Government area of the state. 
 
Her family posted a plea for information on Facebook, stating that she left her aunt’s place at Harmony Estate to return home but never made it home. 

Elizabeth’s last known location was at Harmony Estate, and her phone became unreachable and switched off. 

Uzor, accompanied by Prince Wiro, a human rights activist, visited the Okporo Police Station, Rumuodara, Obio-Akpor Local Government Area, and denied any involvement in the lady’s disappearance.
 
Speaking with journalists in Port Harcourt on Friday, October 28, Uzor explained that he decided to contact the police due to persistent calls and threats from the missing woman’s family.

According to him he had provided a ride to Elizabeth Edoukumor on October 9th, taking her to Harmony Estate.

He stated that he had parked outside the estate as entry required authorization. He said after Ms Edoukumor got permission to enter the estate, he dropped her off, and she paid in cash. 

Uzor claimed that he followed security procedures and was checked both when entering and leaving the estate.
 
After the drop-off, Uzor received calls from individuals inquiring about the lady’s whereabouts. 

He explained that he had only provided transportation and was not privy to her conversations. 

The driver said he started receiving threats and requests to meet with individuals, including a man who claimed to be the girl’s uncle.

‘On October 9, 2023, she booked a ride at Eastern By-Pass (in Port Harcourt). I took her to Harmony Estate at Eliozu. When I got to the estate, I parked because you cannot enter the estate without the authorisation of someone inside,” he explained. 

“When the lady (Elizabeth) got the permission to enter, I entered the estate, parked at the residence she was going to, she offloaded her bags.