A man identified has been attacked last night in a robbery along the coastal road in the town of Safra, Keserwan.

According to initial reports, unidentified assailants intercepted him and tried to steal his motorcycle. When he resisted, they opened fire, hitting him several times in the thigh.

He was rushed to Notre Dame Maritime Hospital, where his condition was described as critical.

After carrying out the attack, the perpetrators fled the scene with the stolen motorcycle.

Security forces arrived shortly after, launched an investigation, and began the necessary procedures to identify and track down those responsible.