The Edo State police command has recovered the decomposing body of a motorcycle rider, Ahkilo Usman, in a bush and began investigation into the murder.

In a statement on Friday, the command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, said the victim’s body was dumped in a bush at Obagie-Nevbosa bordering the Amagba and Ogheghe Communities in the Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area by the same criminal syndicate.

“The deceased has been identified to be Ahkilo Usman aged 27 years. This latest recovery underscores the gravity of the criminal activities of the suspects and the command’s determination to uncover the full extent of their operations,” she said.

The statement noted that the state commissioner of police, Patrick Daaor, vowed that he would not relent until the syndicate and every criminal network threatening the safety of Edo residents were completely crushed and justice served.

“Investigation is ongoing, and the command assures the public that no effort will be spared in bringing all those involved to justice,” she stated.

The development came barely 24 hours after the Peoples Gazette reported that two suspects were arrested over alleged murder of a motorcycle rider and recovered the victim’s remains in a forest in Rivers State.