Haitian Illegal Alien Charged in Brutal Hammer Attack on Florida Gas Station Clerk

Victim Nilufar Yasmin, a mother of two from Bangladesh, was killed in the attack that was captured on surveillance video.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 5:20pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered car windshield, the glass reflecting a faint red light, conceptually illustrating the violence of the hammer attack.The brutal hammer attack on a Florida gas station clerk has sparked outrage over immigration policies and public safety.Fort Myers Today

A Haitian illegal immigrant named Rolbert Joachim has been arrested and charged with the brutal murder of a female gas station clerk in Fort Myers, Florida. Surveillance footage shows Joachim striking the victim, Nilufar Yasmin, in the head multiple times with a hammer, killing her. Yasmin, a mother of two from Bangladesh, had only been working at the gas station for three months.

Why it matters

This tragic incident has sparked outrage over the Biden administration's immigration policies, with critics arguing that the release of this violent criminal into the country led directly to an innocent woman's death. The case has also highlighted ongoing tensions around illegal immigration and public safety.

The details

According to police, the incident began when Joachim failed to withdraw money from the gas station ATM and demanded cash from the cashier, Nilufar Yasmin. When Yasmin explained she could not help, Joachim left but returned the next morning and began smashing the windshield of Yasmin's personal car. When Yasmin went outside to intervene, Joachim struck her in the head multiple times with a hammer, killing her.

  • The initial incident occurred on Tuesday, March 31.
  • The fatal attack took place at 7:14 AM on Thursday, April 2.

The players

Rolbert Joachim

A Haitian illegal immigrant who was arrested and charged with the murder of Nilufar Yasmin.

Nilufar Yasmin

A 35-year-old mother of two from Bangladesh who was working as a cashier at the gas station in Fort Myers, Florida. She was killed in the hammer attack.

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What’s next

Joachim is being held without bail and is facing first-degree murder charges. The case has sparked renewed debate over immigration policies and bail reform.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the human cost of lax immigration enforcement and the urgent need to address public safety concerns in local communities. It also underscores the importance of vetting individuals allowed to enter the country to prevent such senseless acts of violence.