Nigeria, Oct. 26 -- The mutilated body of a motorcycle rider has been found along Longvel Road in Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State, with his motorcycle reportedly stolen.

The killing, reported on Monday, bears similarities to previous attacks on motorcycle riders in other parts of the state and adds to a series of violent incidents involving farmers, travellers, vigilantes and traditional leaders in recent weeks.

The identity of the latest victim and the circumstances surrounding his death remained unclear as of Monday.

Henry Homsuk, a community resident, said residents woke up to the disturbing news.

"Sadly, someone would be killed and his motorcycle taken away," Mr Homsuk said.

He said the incident had been reported t...