By Adeboye Ado, AKURE
Tragedy struck Tuesday, in Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State, following the murder of a 45-year-old forest guard simply identified as Moshood.
It was gathered that incident which happened along Kola re-wire area, has since thrown the always rosy town into mourning.
According to multiple sources, the deceased popularly known as ‘Omo Olopa’, was with his friends at a beer parlor in the Akure garage area of the town, before the ugly incident happened.
“While on his way home, he was waylaid and killed by gunmen”, they said.
Taken aback by the death of the forest guard, people close to the scene of the incident, wore mournful look and seen in groups discussing in hushed tones.
However, Police officers have beefed up security in the area to avert reprisal from some groups who were said to be planning to avenge the death of the victim.
Although a police source who confirmed the incident, said investigation into the matter was ongoing.
