On Wednesday morning, a 24-year-old man was found dead along the MGC-120 highway, in Guidoval, with his feet tied with a wire. According to the Military Police, they were alerted by passersby who noticed the body near kilometer marker 715. Investigations revealed that the victim had multiple gunshot wounds to the head, underarm, chest, and thigh, along with signs of physical assault, prompting a response from the Civil Police for forensic examination.

The police identified the victim as a resident of Ubá, and initial findings suggested that the young man had been abducted by four armed individuals who were traveling in a silver car with darkened windows. The suspects reportedly fled toward Ubá after the abduction. The Military Police conducted searches in the area to locate the suspects but reported no immediate arrests or leads in the case.

This tragic incident underscores ongoing concerns about violence and crime in the region, reflecting a pattern of violent attacks that have increasingly affected communities. Authorities are calling for more vigilance and public cooperation to address these escalating security issues in the area, as residents express fear over similar incidents potentially happening again.