Suspected robbers kill motorcyclist, snatch bike in Ondo

Tragedy struck in Ore, a commercial hub in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, as unidentified assailants gruesomely murdered a motorcyclist, Nazifi Ibrahim.

News360 Nigeria reports that Ibrahim, who hailed from Northern Nigeria, had transported a passenger to Alafia Street within Ore when he was ambushed and attacked by suspected motorcycle thieves.

The incident, which occurred around 10:40 p.m., has sent shockwaves through the community, sparking tension and fear among residents.

A source told newsmen, “We don’t know what transpired between the deceased and the assailants before he was shot.”

Police Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olayinka, confirmed the killing and said an investigation has begun to identify the culprits.

He stated, “Upon receiving information, the DPO in Ore and his team went to the scene, where the victim’s lifeless body was found and his bike was missing, according to eyewitnesses.”

“The command has launched a manhunt for those responsible, and the investigation continues.”

Olayinka added that the victim has since been buried according to Islamic rites.