Bus driver Auguste-Marie Amoa, 25, shot dead in Clapham: £20,000 reward offered
A 25-year-old bus driver killed in Clapham on 10 August was not the intended target, police say. A £20,000 reward is on offer for information.
Wrong place, wrong time: CCTV released after Clapham bus driver shot dead
Auguste-Marie Bile-Aka Amoa, 25, was shot dead near The Landor Pub in Clapham on 10 August and was not the intended target of the attack, Metropolitan Police detectives have said, according to standard.co.uk. Officers have now released new CCTV footage of the suspects in an effort to identify his killers.
Amoa was struck by gunfire shortly before 9.57pm. He died from his wounds. A force spokesman said investigators believe he "was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time and was not the intended target of the attack," while officers continue to keep an open mind as to the motive.
The newly released CCTV clips show a moped turning right from Landor Road into Willington Road — where the shooting occurred — at 9.56pm. A second clip captures the same moped leaving the area along Kings Avenue one minute later.
Crimestoppers is offering a £20,000 reward for information leading to the identification and conviction of those responsible.
Detective Chief Inspector Claire Guiver, who is leading the Metropolitan Police investigation, said the loss of Bile-Aka continues to cause pain for his family. "There is someone out there who knows what happened that night and we are urging those individuals to find it in their heart to come forward," she said. "No matter how small you think the information is, please speak to us. It could be exactly what we need to find those responsible."
Guiver also urged potential witnesses not to be deterred if coming forward feels "daunting," stating that support would be provided and that protective measures could be put in place for those who give evidence.
A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on 10 August and later released with no further action following police enquiries. No further arrests have been made.
Amoa's family described him as "an amazing young man full of love, kindness and an enthusiasm for life." He had reportedly volunteered at a local school, mentoring young people, alongside his work as a bus driver — a role his family said he was deeply committed to.
"Bile-Aka touched so many hearts, and the pain of losing him is impossible to put into words," his family said. They added that "nothing can bring back his smile or fill the space he has left in our lives," and appealed for anyone with information to come forward to "establish the truth and secure justice for him."
The family said they are "devastated by the horrific murder" and urged the public to "stand with us in our grief, honour Bile-Aka's memory, and help ensure that justice is served."
Mick Duthie, director of operations at Crimestoppers, said the organisation can enable people to share information anonymously. "Bile-Aka's family have been left devastated by his death and deserve answers about what happened that night," he said. "If you know something, however small it may seem, please tell us what you know."
Officers say all lines of enquiry are being actively pursued.
Source: Sky News