A yet-to-be-identified commercial motorcyclist has been killed by suspected assailants in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Friday has thrown residents of the community into shock.
The victim’s lifeless body was discovered at about 5:30 am along Zone A, Destiny Community, behind Sizzler, Ore, lying in a pool of blood.
Eyewitnesses alleged that the man was attacked and killed by unknown persons, after which his motorcycle was stolen.
One of the residents who spoke with our correspondent said: “We are shocked over the incident.”
The development has heightened security concerns in the area, with residents calling for increased surveillance to prevent further occurrences.
Confirming the incident, a security source told Weekend Hope that investigation into the matter has commenced.
