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Human remains found in community east of North Bay, Ont., police say

An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) patch is seen in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Ontario Provincial Police are investigating after they say human remains were found in a community east of North Bay, Ont.

OPP say they were called Sunday morning to an area in Head, Clara and Maria Township after the remains were discovered.

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They say the remains have since been identified as those of 26-year-old Hakim Muhikira of Ottawa.

Police say preliminary information suggests there isn’t a broader threat to the public.

They say there will be an increased police presence in the area as the investigation continues.

Anyone with information is urged to come forward.

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