Gunmen, suspected to be armed robbers, on Monday robbed and killed a businessman in his office, opposite Ekeki Motor Park, Yenagoa, Bayelsa state.

The businessman, who was simply identified as Cletus, was said to have been trailed to his office in early hours and stabbed several times in the head until he died.

The assailants were said to have left with undisclosed amount of money, his mobile phone and Highlander jeep, packed opposite the office.

Our correspondent, who visited the scene, saw neighbours mourning him. His body was discovered by his workers when they resumed for duty.

The deceased, in his late 40s, was said to be a quiet businessman who had other businesses in the metropolis.

Spokesman, Police Command in Bayelsa, ASP Musa Mohammed, said investigation into the matter had begun. (NAN)