
A commercial motorcyclist, identified as Daniel, was shot and killed by a suspected passenger along Asa Road in Otukpo, Benue State, on Saturday.
Passersby discovered Daniel’s lifeless body at the Otukpo by-pass. He had been ferrying a passenger to Asa Junction when the tragic incident occurred near Eno Gas Station in Asa.
Sources revealed that as the passenger attempted to disembark from the motorcycle, he pulled out a firearm and demanded the key to the bike. When Daniel refused to comply, the assailant shot him at close range before fleeing with the motorcycle.
The victim's body has since been transferred to a morgue in Otukpo for further examination.
Benue State Police Spokesperson Catherine Anene confirmed that she had not yet received official details regarding the incident. Investigations into the shooting are reportedly underway.
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