"Hi
my name is jossyann, a dance artist and a student of university of
Lagos. I have been using uber for 2years now and I have never had such a
devastating experience before. My initial story was a summary, here is
the full version. On the 28 of June 2017, I started a trip with Mr
Oluwatobi (an uber driver) at 7:57pm
at Isolo; my initial destination was Gbagada, but I changed my trip to
Omole phase 1 which was ok by the driver. My battery was low so I sat in
front to charge my phone. I noticed the driver was chatty and I stopped
responding when he got personal. At some point I noticed he was passing
through dark and unfamiliar streets and I asked where we were and he
said Bariga. I got worried and asked him why, he said he wanted to buy
me food because he liked me. I declined and asked him to either drop me
at my destination or I come down. He continued driving, he then said he
was tipsy and horny that I should cooperate. I started making calls to
friends to come to my aid because I was confused and afraid. He drove
off through Yaba to different locations I was not familiar with (as
shown on the map). He persisted that he won't let me go until he had his
way. I called my boss (director) to speak to him on speaker phone; he
did and he advised him to take me to my destination in order to avoid
problems; this infuriated the driver. I threatened to call the police,
after which he started driving fast and dangerously, at this point I was
afraid for my life. He was driving around town totally off my route
still trying to convince me to oblige. At some point in Ikeja he refused
to stop at a police check at this point I started crying, praying,
making calls and my boss called again and this time he was able to
convince him to do the right thing or else he will be prosecuted.
Thankfully this time he took me to my destination. A journey of 30mins
became the scariest 3hours of my life. I am grateful to God that I came
out unharmed.
1: On that night I was
wearing a big shirt, jeans face cap and snickers ( the costumes I wear
in my dance videos are for studio work only and that's not how I dress
in public).
2: I have been dancing since age 5
and have worked with many reputable brands and , so the purpose of this
write up is not to seek attention but for uber to call the driver to
order and for others to learn from it. I am also aware of the legal
implications of peddling false accusations; so I challenge the
individual to refute my claims.
3: At different
stages in my ordeal, I tried to figure a way out but wasn't sure of his
mental state and if any aggressive attempt to exit the vehicle might
complicate the situation, for example his refusal to stop at the police
check or to talk to anyone when he claimed he was lost.
4:
Although, there was no physical assault on me, I was compelled to stay
in the vehicle against my will for 3 hours, with constant persuasions
and threats to have "FUN" with him. I was mentally tortured, verbally
abused and I believe if not for God's grace, the barrage of calls and my
persistent boss who spoke to him severally, the story might have turned
out differently.
30 comments:
hmmm
-D great anonymous now as Vivian Reginalds
Thank God she's safe
... Merited happiness
they should report the case to the police and uber.
Hang Oluwatobi.
Hang the Imbecile NOW!!
So after all the drama and attempts to rape you or sexual assaults... he took you to your destination and no Attempt was made to arrest him on site or something... dear pls try again with something a better story line okay.... tipsy and horny.... nonsense
My dear my last experience with an Uber driver was equally unpleasant although different from yours in the sense that the driver did not make sexual advances at me but he threatened me pointing me to his position and rank as an officer of the Nigerian Army when l told him he was being rude to me. I think we are getting to a point where legal actions may be considered against Uber and it's drivers if these trends persist. I don't think you have any reason to cook up this sort of story.
Why don't u go to police.Part of your evidence are phone calls, ur boss's intervention, other people coming forward etc. U have a case it's just that there's no law or its enforcement in our country. Good luck.
Uber stories that touch the heart
Where were u going by 11pm???? Sharaap, u are a runs girl and it almost caught up wit u. Change ur ways and move at GODLY hours. As for the uber driver, kontunu, ur time never reach, wen time come u go know how far. Bastard.
Liar! liar! pants on fire! Why haven't you gone to uber with your fake story. Since you have the guys data pls go to uber office. Yeye dey smell. Keep looking for cheap publicity.
Someone will just open his shitty mouth to say shitty stuffs. Go to school u won't listen... Read your books... You wont agree. Now you are asking where she was going by 11pm when it was stated in the story that trip was started at about 7:57pm and it lasted 3hrs instead of 30 minutes. Olodo rabata! @jossyann sorry about the whole wahala and thank you for sharing the experience. Pls report to the police, that man shouldn't scotfree.
I don't believe her
All this people they are just a liar,it's possible the drivers woo them.but all this story they are sharing was a fake cos if it's true why don't they go-to uber office to report.how many complaints had they made to the authority ehhh
It's obvious you do not understand that an abuse is an abuse, verbal or physical. Hope no female in your lineage ever gets to experience such... or maybe it's normal to you to have trash said to the ladies around you. Arrest him on site? Cos you have 911 abi or something like you mean beat him up abi. ...
While i agree with you on her contacting Uber, i wouldn't be quick to call her a liar as neither you nor I have any proof.... why not treat each case on its merits rather than have a loopsided view of everything. Cos she is a dancer you assume she wants cheap publicity... isn't that "yeye"
Enter your comment...story for d gods,,,,,linda wia is pmb?
Nice try. Try again. Why didn't you arrest him when he eventually took you to your destination. Your boss would have make that arrangement before he gets there. Am glad you are safe but I think there is somethings you are not telling us.
@jossyann thanks for bringing this to the public domain. I would advise you report the driver's conduct via your trip on the app. That would save some other person this harassment. Obviously Uber can not ascertain the mental fitness of its drivers but this should compel it to have more stringent measures ( as there have been a drop in their standards when compared with other nations they are operating in)
Also we should stop trying to hush up people particularly the victims !!! She shared her experience, you either learn from it or leave it.
What's with all the name calling?
Victor see your life ? Ode!!! I'm sure you're a Uber driver too or Tobi's brother
Ur English is fake. Kai. Pls next time write in ur native dialect
Who will be of help to me please to get my capital of 17,000 naira to start up a little business. So i put myself through school please thank you my email address is Daniella0daniella55@gmail.com
It's quite unfortunate what people particularly women go through especially in a developing country like Nigeria.
Is there any woman who would love to be stigmatized and known as that lady who was raped or sexually assaulted? It's painful when events happen like this. This is part of the reason a lot of sexually abused people have to bear what they go through alone than come forward.
I don't know sha, but just casting stones on someone you don't know ain't right. Besides what will she gain?
Are you stupid or insensitive? A girl was mentally and psychologically abused and you are here asking for capital.!!!!! U need wisdom...
Rita no bi only uber driver I be na private jet driver.... nonsense sombori
Thank you for this write up. I don't understand the mentality of our people. Why all the name calling? This is exactly why rape victims chose to be silent in order not to be stigmatized.
All I can say is many are mad, few are roaming.
Theres alot of doubt here.
Wat made u think they haven't reported asshole? Uber I am so sorry to say has no hold over their drivers. I got tired of reporting and deleted their app asap. If I no get strength to driver, I enter any taxi I saw. Their national anthem is calling women ashawo. Untrained drivers
....and finally he took you to your destination'?. I have issues with that part of the story.were there not people at your destination? even when you were felt physically tortured and .....assulted?.
Your failure to report to the police immediate makes your story unbelievable.I'm sorry!.
Have you ever felt trapped that leaving is all you think about? When u experience this ask your question again
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