ODUDUWA NEWS has just gathered that a yet to be identified motorcyclist has been shot dead by unknown gunmen.
The okada rider was killed while struggling to prevent the thieves from snatching his motorcycle at the Orogun end of Lagos/Ibadan expressway in Akinyele local gvernment on Wednesday.
It was revealed that the dastardly act was carried out in the early hours of Wednesday.
Residents and passersby woke up to discover the remains of the victim by the roadside with the key of the motorcycle beside him.
The suspected gunmen reportedly went away with the motorcycle but left the key beside his dead body.
Speaking with our correspondent on the condition of anonymity, a passerby said the man could have been shot on the head while struggling for possession of his bikes with the gunmen.
He explained that robbery incident is now rampant in the area, and, therefore, called on relevant security agencies to beam their searchlight in the area.
When contacted, the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Adewale Osifeso, said updates would be provided in due course.