'Ojek' driver killed

TANGERANG (JP): An ojek (motorcycle taxi) driver was found dead on Jl. Gatot Subroto, Tangerang early yesterday, after allegedly being killed by two of his passengers, a police officer said.

The victim, identified as Abdul Kohir, 40, was found with many severe wounds to the head, nose and neck, the officer who asked not to be named said.

According to witnesses, the victim, a resident of Kadujaya village, Curug in Tangerang, transported the two passengers at about midnight, the officer said.

On Jl. Gatot Subroto, the passengers asked the driver to stop and, without saying a word, they suddenly attacked him with a machete, he said.

"The victim died on the spot," the officer said. The victim's body was sent to Tangerang General Hospital.

Police are still hunting the two suspects, who also stole the victim's motorcycle. (41/hhr)