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Nigerians mourn and reacts to the brutal killing of Gokada CEO, Fahim Saleh

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July 15, 2020

The brutal killing of Gokada CEO, Fahim Saleh, has sparked reactions from Nigerian both home and abroad, with many taking to social media to mourn the 33-year-old entrepreneur.

Fahim Saleh was yesterday found dead and dismembered in his $2.2 million New York condo, with an electric saw lying next to his remains.

Saleh who founded Gokada in Lagos, Nigeria was murdered in his New York condo. His corpse was found dismembered with his head and limbs at the scene.

Asides his Nigerian business, the businessman had a thing for ride-sharing companies; he co-founded Pathao in Bangladesh and recently invested in Colombia’s largest motorcycle ride-sharing company, Picap.

The brutal murder of Saleh, a Bentley University alumnus, has been met with shock and grief by many.

Abraham Ojes wrote:

Rest in peace Fahim Saleh.
I’m writing this from a place of pain and loss. You were such an inspiration to me and my team.
Just last week Uzo and I were on a call with Fahim listening to an offer to absorb us into Gokada and a possible buy out.

Media Personality Ebuka wrote:

*** Literally just scrolled through the news of Tolulope Arotile, Fahim Saleh and Jahreau Shephard’s deaths simultaneously on my timeline. It’s too much

Tunde Ednut:

We just lost Gokada CEO, Fahim Saleh He was murdered to pieces. This life is so short.

Dr. Dipo:

Rest in peace Tolulope Arotile, and Fahim Saleh. I pray God gives your families and friends the courage to bear the loss.