A boutique owner was reportedly found dead inside his shop in the New Road area of Old Township, Port Harcourt, in what is suspected to be a robbery attack.
According to preliminary reports, the victim was allegedly robbed and strangled by unidentified assailants, who are believed to have made away with a quantity of clothing and other items from the boutique.
The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the business community in the area, with residents and traders expressing concern over the growing insecurity affecting commercial establishments.
Although details surrounding the incident remain sketchy, sources said the victim was discovered lifeless inside the shop, prompting alarm among neighbouring business owners and passers-by. The attackers reportedly fled the scene after carting away merchandise from the boutique.
As of the time of filing this report, the identity of the deceased had not been officially disclosed, while the exact value of the stolen goods remains unknown.
Security agencies are expected to commence investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding the killing and apprehend those responsible.
The incident has renewed calls for enhanced security measures in Port Harcourt’s commercial districts, with residents urging law enforcement authorities to intensify surveillance and tackle the rising incidence of violent crime in the state. Police authorities had yet to issue an official statement on the incident as of the time of this report.
The victim according to a source, just recently opened his business after serving his master, a popular super market owner in old Port Harcourt township under the igbo apprenticeship.
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