Residents of Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau State have been thrown into shock following the discovery of the mutilated body of an unidentified man behind the Monday Market.
The corpse was reportedly found on Tuesday morning by members of the community, who alerted security personnel. The body was subsequently taken to the General Hospital, Pankshin, as efforts began to establish the identity of the deceased.
According to a community source, Panshak Rogo, the victim had suffered severe mutilation, with his ears, nose and private part reportedly cut off.
Identity of victim unknown
Rogo said the deceased had not been identified as of the time of the report, urging residents who have relatives or friends currently missing to contact the police.
He appealed to anyone with information about the victim or circumstances surrounding the killing to come forward and assist investigators.
“Please, if you have any report of a missing person, go to the nearest police station,” he said, specifically urging members of the public to contact the Pankshin Police Station.
Police yet to comment
The discovery has attracted concern among residents, who are seeking answers over how the man was killed and why his body was abandoned near the market.
Efforts to obtain an official reaction from the Plateau State Police Command were unsuccessful as of the time Vanguard published its report.
The circumstances surrounding the killing, including the motive and whether the removal of the body parts was connected to any criminal or ritual activity, remain unclear.
Authorities are expected to investigate the incident and work towards identifying the deceased and apprehending those responsible.
Residents have meanwhile been urged to provide any useful information that could help the police unravel the circumstances surrounding the gruesome discovery.
