Bus driver shot dead in Clapham was not intended target, Met Police say
Auguste-Marie Bile-Aka Amoa, 25, was killed outside a south London pub on 10 August. Police have released new CCTV footage and a £20,000 reward is on offer.
Innocent bus driver killed in Clapham was 'wrong place at wrong time'
Auguste-Marie Bile-Aka Amoa, 25, was not the intended target when he was shot dead outside a pub on Willington Road, Clapham, shortly after 9.57pm on 10 August, Metropolitan Police detectives have said — as reported by The Independent.
Investigators have released two new CCTV clips in connection with the case. The first shows a moped turning right from Landor Road into Willington Road at 9.56pm, one minute before the shooting. The second shows the same moped leaving the area along Kings Avenue at 9.57pm.
A Met Police spokesperson said: "While officers are keeping an open mind as to the motive, investigators believe Bile-Aka was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time and was not the intended target of the attack."
Detective Chief Inspector Claire Guiver, who is leading the investigation, said the loss of Bile-Aka continues to affect his family deeply. "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."
DCI Guiver also urged potential witnesses not to be deterred, noting that people who come forward will be supported throughout the process and that protective measures can be put in place where appropriate.
A £20,000 reward from Crimestoppers is being offered for information leading to the identification and conviction of those responsible. Mick Duthie, director of operations at Crimestoppers, said the organisation allows people to come forward anonymously. "Bile-Aka's family have been left devastated by his death and deserve answers about what happened that night," he said.
A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on 10 August and subsequently released with no further action following police enquiries. No further arrests have been made.
Bile-Aka's family described him as "an amazing young man full of love, kindness and an enthusiasm for life" and said he was a "dedicated bus driver, a job that he loved and was so committed to." In a statement, they said: "Nothing can bring back his smile or fill the space he has left in our lives."
The family appealed directly to anyone with knowledge of the attack: "If you know something, you may be able to help us find the answers we so desperately need. Please stand with us in our grief, honour Bile-aka's memory, and help ensure that justice is served."
Officers are continuing to pursue all lines of enquiry.
Source: The Independent