Armed robbers pistol-whip 60-year-old taxi driver in Cumana, Aruba

In the early hours of Friday morning, an armed robbery was reported in the Cumana area of Aruba, leaving a victim injured. The target was a taxi driver over the age of 60, who was struck on the head with the butt of a revolver during the attack. Authorities were immediately notified, and both police and an ambulance were dispatched to the scene. The use of a firearm and the violent nature of the assault — striking an elderly victim with a weapon — raised serious concerns about safety in the area. Taxi drivers, who often work late-night hours and carry cash, are particularly vulnerable to such attacks. The incident is under active investigation by Aruban law enforcement. No details on suspects or arrests had been released at the time of the report.