The Bayelsa State Police Command has evacuated the remains of a bolt driver who was shot dead on Friday morning at Samphino Road Junction in Yenagoa.
The lifeless body of the middle-aged driver was discovered inside his vehicle, and residents who found the scene raised the alarm, prompting a swift police response.
A senior police officer at the crime scene said a full-scale investigation was underway.
“We are working to gather all necessary intelligence. Forensic teams have been deployed to the scene, and we are also liaising with the bolt company to retrieve trip data that may help in tracking down the culprits,” he said.
The Police Spokesman in Bayelsa, ASP Musa Mohammed, confirmed the incident and said investigation was already in progress.
The body of the commercial driver has been deposited at the mortuary for possible autopsy.
Residents who discovered the scene suggested that the victim might have been shot at close range by suspected armed robbers.
The police are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify the perpetrators.
