South African law enforcement authorities have confirmed the arrest of suspects connected to the brutal killing of a 22-year-old Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlat, in Pretoria.
The young driver, who worked on the Bolt platform, was hijacked and murdered on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, while carrying out his duties. According to police reports, Satlat was strangled to death during the incident.
Authorities revealed that the victim's vehicle was later recovered, but his body was discovered several kilometers away in Moshongo, Attridgeville—a location on the outskirts of Pretoria. The discovery has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian community in South Africa and sparked renewed concerns about the safety of foreign nationals working in the transport sector.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the crime was perpetrated by two individuals—a male and a female suspect—who allegedly hijacked the vehicle before killing the young driver. Police officials have confirmed that arrests have now been made in connection with the incident.
Law enforcement authorities stated that investigations are ongoing as they work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the crime. The breakthrough in arrests brings a measure of hope to those seeking justice for Satlat, though details regarding the identities of the suspects or the exact sequence of events leading to the murder have not yet been publicly disclosed.
The killing has once again highlighted the dangers faced by e-hailing drivers in South Africa, who often work late hours and in unfamiliar neighborhoods. It also adds to the long list of incidents involving Nigerian nationals in the country, reigniting discussions about the safety of African immigrants in the region.
Members of the Nigerian community in South Africa have taken to social media to express their grief and demand justice for Satlat. Many are calling on both South African and Nigerian authorities to ensure that the perpetrators face the full weight of the law.
As investigations continue, friends and family of the deceased await answers, hoping that the arrests will lead to convictions and serve as a deterrent against future attacks on foreign workers in the e-hailing industry.
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