I Was Almost Kidnapped – Lady Recounts Ordeal With InDrive Driver
A Lady identified as @moomoo_fresh on Instagram, has recounted a harrowing experience of escaping a kidnap attempt while using the ride-hailing service, Indrive.
In a post shared on social media, she stated that she narrowly avoided being kidnapped and has since remained indoors for safety reasons.
She claimed Indrive asked for 24 hours to respond, raising concerns about the security of passengers using ride-hailing services in the city.
“Please, know that we are no longer safe. When going somewhere, put on your own map. That is what helped me and being conversant with the roads,” she added, advising people to remain vigilant while commuting.
The incident has sparked fresh outrage on social media, with many users sharing similar troubling experiences with the platform.
ojoboadedoyin wrote: “Last month someone close to me booked Indrive and she sat down in front, not knowing someone was at the back seat hiding. After they moved, they robbed her and collected her iPhone 16 along with money, and they had POS too for transactions. After begging them, they dropped her at high speed… Jesus save us.”
son_of_raph also shared a chilling experience: “I was in Nigeria… 1st of January, coming back from midnight mass from St Agnes Maryland, returning to Lagos Airport Hotel, and this individual rider diverted into a different road, following a korope. As God would have it, I am very conversant with the road because I worked in 7 and 8 Osolo Way. I aggressively told the driver to turn back to the express immediately after he turned with the korope into a dark alley. He claimed the map said this way. I looked at the map, and that was wrong. I brought out my map… God saved me and my wife.”
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Another user, yomaa_r, recounted an alleged assault by an Indrive driver in January: “@indrive.ng has one of the worst customer services. In January, I was physically assaulted by a driver after paying him and showing him the receipt because he insisted that he find somewhere to charge his phone and confirm payment before I could leave. It took the intervention of a passerby to save me. Went home bruised. I reported to @indrive.ng, and they did nothing. Even went to report to the police because I had his details, and an officer told me nothing could be done because ‘at least he didn’t break my bone.’ I’ve switched back to Uber because my life is more important than getting cheaper rides.”
This latest incident adds to growing concerns, as OSUN DEFENDER reported earlier this month that an Indrive driver allegedly assaulted a female passenger over a dispute on fare deductions.
The passenger claimed she was physically attacked after joking about removing “AC money” from the fare due to the car’s faulty air conditioning.
With these back-to-back complaints, many social media users have raised concerns about passenger safety and the accountability of ride-hailing services in Nigeria.
Titilope Adako is a talented and intrepid journalist, dedicated to shedding light on the untold stories of Osun State and Nigeria. Through incisive reporting, she tackles a broad spectrum of topics, from politics and social justice to culture and entertainment, with a commitment to accuracy, empathy, and inspiring positive change.
