Spread the word
The mutilated body of a motorcycle rider has been found along Longvel Road in Shendam local government area of state, with his motorcycle reportedly stolen.
The killing, reported Monday, bears similarities to previous attacks on motorcycle riders in other parts of the state and adds to a series of violent incidents involving farmers, travellers, vigilantes and traditional leaders in recent weeks.
The identity of the latest victim and the circumstances surrounding his death remained unclear as of Monday.
Henry Homsuk, a community resident, said residents woke up to the disturbing news.
“Sadly, someone would be killed and his motorcycle taken away,” Homsuk said.
He said the incident had been reported to security operatives and urged them to investigate the killing, recover the stolen motorcycle and arrest those responsible.
Homsuk also called for increased security along Longvel Road and other vulnerable areas in Shendam, saying residents should be able to carry out their lawful activities without fear.
Efforts to reach security operatives to confirm the incident were unsuccessful at the time of reporting.
The Shendam incident bears similarities to several reported killings of motorcycle riders in Plateau, where victims were allegedly attacked and their motorcycles stolen.
The Shendam killing also recalls the discovery of a mutilated body behind Monday Market in Pankshin local government area earlier in October.
Residents discovered the unidentified man’s body on 6 October and alerted security operatives.
A community source, Panshak Rogo, told journalists that some parts of the body, including the ears and nose, had been cut off.
The remains were evacuated to General Hospital, Pankshin, as residents urged anyone with information about missing relatives or the deceased’s identity to contact the police.
The discovery came two days after separate attacks in Jos South, Mangu and Riyom local government areas reportedly left at least 13 people dead.
In one of the attacks, nine passengers travelling towards Jos were killed when gunmen opened fire on their vehicle at Dungus in Jos South.
Spread the word