There was pandemonium in Ondo State on Tuesday after a yet-to-be-identified mob allegedly killed a naval officer in Ido-Ani of Ose local government council area.
Giving an account, Ondo State Police Command on Tuesday gave an insight on the unfortunate incident how an officer named one Mr Akingbohun attached to the Navy Secondary School in Imeri, Ido-Ani was killed on Monday.
Police spokesperson, Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, who confirmed the incident said, a 6-man mob led by one Mr Oyibo led the onslaught against the deceased naval officer.
Mrs Odunlami-Omisanya disclosed that the news of the death of the naval officer was reported by a friend of the deceased, one Sunday Olaoluwa of Iyayu Quarters in Ido-Ani.
The Police image maker also noted that due to an altercation that arose from a minor motorcycle-pedestrian accident, the suspects who are now at large used iron and plank to beat the victim.
The victim was taken to the General Hospital in Ido-Ani where he was confirmed dead.
Meanwhile, the incident has sparked apprehension in the area as residents reportedly fled the community for fear of reprisal attack by naval officers who are apparently in search of the suspects.
