Comanchero linked to bungled underworld hit

Police have linked one of Australia’s most notorious motorcycle gangs to an alleged underworld hit gone wrong.

Murdered Melbourne man Zabi Ezedya.

Police have linked one of Australia’s most notorious motorcycle gangs to an alleged underworld hit gone wrong.

Victoria Police said yesterday it was investigating the Comanchero bikie gang’s alleged role in the killing of Zabi Ezedyar, 26, who was found dead with several bullet wounds in a Narre Warren home last August.

They believe the death was a case of mistaken identity.

Police also released footage for the first time that shows Ezedyar was followed by his alleged killer in a Honda CRV before he was gunned down.

“We are looking into the possibility of OMCG (outlaw moto­r­cycle gang) activity, in particular, the Comanchero,” Detective Inspector Tim Day said.

“There is nothing at all in his background that would indicate that he would be the intended victim for this.”

Ezedyar’s death is similar to the alleged murder of Muhammed Yucel, 22, last May, which police also allege was a case of mistaken identity and linked to the Comanchero.

“Only a few weeks ago, I spoke of the death of Muhammed Yucel which related to OMCG activity ... There was absolutely no reason for Zabi’s family to go through this,” Inspector Day said.

“We have a young man who has senselessly lost his life through the unnecessarily violent actions of others.”

Ezedyar, the son of Afghan migrants, had been in Melbourne for only seven months before he was killed. He grew up in Perth and his family flew in from Western Australia yesterday to ask for anyone with more information to come forward.