Vehicular movement was disrupted along the Okitipupa–Ore Highway in Ondo State on Wednesday following the alleged killing of a driver by a soldier in Ore, the commercial hub of Odigbo Local Government Area.
The victim, identified as Solomon James, a native of Kogi State, was reportedly shot dead during an encounter involving military personnel.
Sources said the incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. while the deceased was conveying kegs of diesel in his vehicle.
Eyewitnesses alleged that a soldier riding a motorcycle pursued the driver for some distance before opening fire on the vehicle near the D-Choice area of Ore.
According to witnesses, the gunshots struck the driver, causing him to lose control of the vehicle, which subsequently veered off the highway and crashed into a nearby bush.
The witnesses further claimed that the soldier and other military personnel involved in the incident left the scene immediately after the shooting.
A visit to the area revealed several bullet holes on the vehicle, while the incident drew a large crowd of residents and motorists, resulting in temporary traffic congestion along the busy route.
The circumstances that led to the confrontation were still unclear as of the time of filing this report, with security authorities yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
The development sparked concern among residents and commuters, many of whom called for a thorough investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the shooting and ensure that those found culpable are held accountable.
A security source, however, confirmed the incident, although further details were not immediately available.
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