HEAD, CLARA AND MARIA TOWNSHIP, ONT. — Ontario Provincial Police are investigating after they say human remains were found in a community east of North Bay.

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

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 contact the North Bay OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

The Canadian Press