Panic As Naval Officers Invade Ondo Community After Killing Of Colleague

The PUNCH reports that some naval officers have allegedly gone on a rampage in Idoani community in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State.

They went on rampage following the alleged killing of their colleague.

The naval officers were said to have invaded the community in search of the alleged killer of one of them, causing palpable tension in the agrarian community.

A source, who does not want to be mentioned over fears of harassment, said many male adults have fled the town, while shops and markets could not open on Tuesday for fear of possible arrest.

The source explained that some hoodlums in the town attacked the deceased after he had an argument with a commercial motorcyclist, also known as an Okada rider

After the attack, the late naval officer was said to have been rushed to the hospital in the town, where he was confirmed dead by the doctor.

The okada rider was said to have been apprehended and handed over to police in the town, while one of the thugs who hit the deceased with the iron was said to have taken to his heel to avoid being arrested.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs. Funmilayo Odunlami, promised to get the details of the incident.

Details later…