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Nigerian Uber Driver Killed in Philadelphia Ambush; Justice Sought

4/22/2025

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Olatunji W. Bolaji, a 77-year-old Nigerian Uber driver, tragically lost his life in Philadelphia on April 15 when two suspects ambushed him while he was picking up a passenger outside Byblos Hookah Bar. The passenger was critically injured in the attack. Bolaji's family is heartbroken and is calling for justice, as police offer a $20,000 reward for leads in this senseless crime.

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Story summary

Olatunji W. Bolaji, a 77-year-old Nigerian Uber driver, tragically lost his life in Philadelphia on April 15 when two suspects ambushed him while he was picking up a passenger outside Byblos Hookah Bar. The passenger was critically injured in the attack. Bolaji's family is heartbroken and is calling for justice, as police offer a $20,000 reward for leads in this senseless crime.