The taxi driven by Mohamed Rasool who was killed and left on the road at Penny Lane, South Ruimveldt was found abandoned at Guyhoc Public Road on Tuesday night.
Police said yesterday that no arrests have been made but investigations are ongoing into the taxi-driver’s murder. A post-mortem examination was conducted on Rasool who was shot in the back. He was buried yesterday according to Muslim rites.
Speaking with Stabroek News a relative from Essequibo said the family is finding it difficult to accept the news of his death.
The man said they were informed just after midday on Tuesday and he along with one of Rasool’s sisters travelled to the city immediately. He said they like Rasool’s Muslim brothers are troubled by his death and have no idea why someone would harm him.
According to the relative, Rasool was in Essequibo late last year to observe Eid ul-Adha. He added that Rasool was very religious.
Relatives remained in contact with Rasool, he said, over the years that he has been living alone in the city. The man related that the family would remain in contact with the police until the investigations are complete.
Rasool formerly known as Trevor Munroe is believed to have been the victim of a hijacking. His taxi was missing for around a day before police located it at Guyhoc. He was last seen alive around 7 pm on Monday night at the Ruimveldt mosque where he worshipped.
