The mutilated body of an unidentified man has been discovered behind the Monday Market in Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The corpse was found on Tuesday morning by members of the community, with some body parts, including the ears, nose and private part, reportedly removed or damaged.

Security operatives were alerted after the discovery and subsequently evacuated the body from the scene.

Corpse Taken to General Hospital

Following the discovery, concerned residents gathered at the General Hospital, Pankshin, as efforts were made to establish the identity of the deceased.

A community member, Panshak Rogo, said the body had yet to be identified because of the condition in which it was found.

Rogo urged people who have relatives or friends reported missing to contact the police, particularly the Pankshin Police Station, to assist with the identification process.

Residents Seek Answers

The circumstances surrounding the man’s death remain unclear.

It was also not immediately established when or where he was killed, who may have been responsible or whether the mutilation occurred before or after his death.

Rogo appealed to anyone with information about the deceased or the circumstances surrounding the incident to report to the police.

Police Yet to Confirm Incident

Efforts by Vanguard to obtain confirmation and further details from the Plateau State Police Command were unsuccessful as of the time the report was filed.

Consequently, there was no official confirmation of the identity of the deceased, the cause of death or any arrest linked to the incident.

The discovery comes amid continuing security concerns in parts of Plateau State, where authorities have recently faced a number of violent incidents.