Following the news that has been going around on Social Media about a Jumia delivery man that was murdered in PortHarcourt, Jumia released a statement yesterday, stating that a police investigation was ongoing as a deceased body was found by the police and it was possible the murder of the delivery man was linked to that. Also according to Jumia, the man was employed by their third-party logistics partner in Port Harcourt and was reported to have been last seen on Saturday during his delivery runs.
Today, Jumia released another statement, giving more details concerning the matter.
We have received an update to yesterday’s unfortunate news. The Nigerian Police in Port Harcourt has officially confirmed that the recovered body is that of the missing delivery associate, Mr. Chukwuma Eleje.
Mr. Eleje, was employed by one of Jumia’s third-party logistics partners in Port Harcourt, Rivers State since November, 2016. Prior to that he was a member of our owned hub in Port-Harcourt. Chukwuma was a hard-working and dedicated team member known for always giving his best to the job. He will be greatly missed.
Jumia’s regional management continues to work full time with our logistics partner to provide close support and assistance to Mr. Eleje’s family. Additional team members from our Lagos headquarters will be in Port Harcourt this week to support and offer additional solace to Mr. Eleje’s teammates. They will also take this opportunity to meet with our logistic partners to review their security guidelines and established safety measures.
We would like to reiterate that delivery associates and logistic partners are an integral part of our ecommerce business. They are a hardworking force of dedicated men and women who go through rain, sun and tough terrain to deliver to our customers’ expectations. We condemn and stand against all forms of verbal or physical assault against them and regard security on the job of the utmost importance.
We thank the public and business colleagues for all the support shown to the family and our logistic partner. We ask that continued support and prayers be offered on behalf of the associate’s family even as we continue to respect their privacy at this time.
May they receive the fortitude to bear this loss, and may the soul of the departed rest in peace.
