Naval ratings invade Ondo town after residents attack, kill colleague

Some naval officers allegedly went on a rampage in Idoani community in the Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State 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 said many male adults had fled the town, while shops and markets could not open on Tuesday for fear of arrest.

The source explained that some hoodlums in the town attacked the naval rating 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 a 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, 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 back with the details of the incident.