A man believed to be 27-year-old, simply identified as Paul, has been accused of killing his friend, Shuaibu Haruna, who both resided in Akungba, Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The incident, which happened yesterday, triggered unrest as vicious mob thronged Akungba Police facility where Paul was kept for safety after his arrest.
It was learnt that trouble started when Paul was sighted on Tuesday night after he had asked Haruna to accompany him to an undisclosed place, but he didn't return home with the deceased.
A source who revealed that Paul came back home on Tuesday night with the intention to abscond the next morning, had confided in his wife that his friend had been killed by unknown kidnappers.
The source who preferred anonymity added that the wife hinted her mother-in-law about the plot, and the matter was immediately reported at the Police station.
Fatima, the mother of the deceased, said she was surprised when she discovered her son did not return home as usual to take lunch and dinner for two days, adding that she's optimistic about the safe return of her son.
The traumatized mother was seen being comforted by tearful sympathizers. It was revealed that the deceased was the bread winner of his family.
The mob, it was learnt, got infuriated when Paul allegedly said Haruna is dead and declined further comments.
Although, tongues are wagging over the mysterious death of the motorcyclist as many accused Paul to be the killer of the young lad.
Miffed by the incident, irate youths burnt down the workshop of Paul, while properties linked to his wife were destroyed.
“I heard that the case has been transfered to Police Headquarters in Akure for further investigation as the man refused to confess to the crime”, another source disclosed.
When contacted the Police Public Relations Officer, Funmilayo Odunlami, said "information is still sketchy, I can't really talk about it until I get the detail.”
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