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Clapham Murder: £20,000 Reward to Catch Killers of Bus Driver Bile-Aka, 25, Shot Dead in Willington Road

today12th November 2026

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Updated · First published 12 Nov 2026

A £20,000 reward is being offered to help catch the killers of a 25-year-old bus driver who was shot dead in Clapham. Auguste-Marie Bile-Aka Amoa, known as Bile-Aka, was killed in Willington Road on the evening of Monday 10 August, and police believe he was not the intended target.

Clapham murder appeal
VictimAuguste-Marie Bile-Aka Amoa (“Bile-Aka”), 25, bus driver
WhenMonday 10 August, around 9.55pm
WhereWillington Road, Clapham, south London
RewardUp to £20,000 from Crimestoppers
SuspectsTwo people seen on a moped
PoliceCall 101, quoting reference 8379/10AUG
AnonymousCrimestoppers on 0800 555 111
Auguste-Marie Bile-Aka Amoa, 25, who was shot dead in Clapham
Bile-Aka, 25, was shot dead in Willington Road. Image: Metropolitan Police

What happened in Willington Road?

Bile-Aka was shot in Willington Road, Clapham, on the night of Monday 10 August and died from his injuries. Detectives believe he was in the wrong place at the wrong time and was not the intended target. The motive for the shooting has not been established.

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CCTV shows two suspects on a moped. It is seen turning from Landor Road into Willington Road at 9.56pm, and leaving along Kings Avenue a minute later, at 9.57pm.

A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on the night of the shooting but was later released with no further action. No one else has been arrested.

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The appeal
“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.”
Detective Chief Inspector Claire Guiver, Metropolitan Police
“If you know something, however small it may seem, please tell us what you know.”
Mick Duthie, Crimestoppers

What did his family say?

In a statement released through the police, Bile-Aka’s family said they were “devastated by the horrific murder of our son and brother” and want justice for him.

How can I help?

Anyone with information can call police on 101, quoting reference 8379/10AUG, or submit information online through the Major Incident Public Portal. To stay completely anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online. The reward of up to £20,000 is only available for information given to Crimestoppers that leads to the identification and conviction of those responsible.

Images: Metropolitan Police. Source: Metropolitan Police, Crimestoppers.

Written by: Energy Radio Newsroom