Driver jailed 25 years for attacking passenger, stealing iPhones worth GH¢18k

In a shocking incident that occurred on September 23, 2026, 22-year-old Bolt driver Emmanuel Kofi Mensah was sentenced to 25 years in prison with hard labor. The driver was found guilty of brutally attacking a female passenger, inflicting multiple machete wounds, and stealing two iPhones, cash, and other personal belongings. According to the source, the attack took place after the victim booked a ride to Adenta New Site around 10 PM.

The source alleges that Mensah locked the vehicle's doors during the trip and altered the agreed route to head towards Mantey Farms. There, he allegedly subjected the passenger to multiple machete wounds before allegedly robbing her of two iPhones valued at GH¢18,000, GH¢3,500, GH¢3,200 in cash, and other personal belongings.

The following day, Mensah attempted to sell one of the stolen phones at an Apple store. However, the shop owner became suspicious after noticing the complainant's image displayed on the homescreen of one of the devices. This led to Mensah's arrest and subsequent prosecution for the attack and robbery. The source highlights the risks passengers face when using commercial ride-hailing services, especially when drivers deviate from agreed routes or take passengers to isolated locations.