The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has launched a manhunt for those involved in the killing of an unidentified man who was allegedly attacked by a mob in Ikpe Ikot Akpan Village, along the Ikot Ekpene to Uyo Road.

The incident occurred at about 7:05am today, following an allegation that the deceased attempted to steal a motorcycle belonging to one Idoroenyin Udo.

In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, the command said preliminary investigations indicated that the motorcycle owner resisted the alleged theft and raised an alarm.

Residents reportedly responded to the alarm, pursued the suspect and apprehended him before allegedly subjecting him to mob violence that resulted in his death.

The police said efforts are ongoing to identify, track and arrest all those involved in the attack, adding that anyone found culpable would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.