The discovery of the mutilated body of an unidentified man behind the Monday Market in Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau State has heightened concerns over insecurity in the state.

The body was found by community members on Tuesday morning, October 6, and security operatives were alerted.

The remains were later evacuated to the General Hospital, Pankshin, where efforts were being made to establish the identity of the deceased.

Body found with parts allegedly removed

A community member, Panshak Rogo, said some parts of the deceased’s body had been removed or severely damaged.

According to him, the man’s ears and nose had been cut off, while his private part had also been tampered with.

Rogo said the deceased had not been identified and appealed to residents whose relatives or friends were missing to contact the police to assist with identification.

He also urged anyone with information about the circumstances surrounding the man’s death to report to the authorities.

The Plateau State Police Command could not be reached for confirmation of the circumstances surrounding the death or the reported mutilation as of the time the report was filed.

Nine passengers killed in separate attack

The discovery came about two days after suspected terrorists reportedly killed 13 people in separate attacks across Jos South, Mangu and Riyom local government areas.

Nine of the victims were passengers travelling to Jos when gunmen reportedly opened fire on their vehicle at Dungus in Jos South Local Government Area on Sunday night.

The spokesman for the Berom Youth Moulders Association, Rwang Tengwong, said the attack occurred at about 9:40 p.m.

He said some passengers sustained gunshot injuries and were taken to hospitals, where some later died.

One of those killed was reportedly a member of Operation Rainbow

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Four others killed in Mangu, Riyom

In Mangu Local Government Area, suspected terrorists reportedly attacked Vodni in Pushit District, killing two people and injuring four others.

The injured victims were taken to a hospital in Mangu town for treatment.

Two other people were reportedly killed in a separate attack at Tahoos in Riyom Local Government Area around the same period.

The latest incidents have added to concerns over renewed violence in parts of Plateau State, with residents continuing to call for stronger security measures.

Authorities yet to provide full details

The circumstances surrounding the death of the unidentified man found in Pankshin remain unclear, while no group has been identified as responsible for the separate attacks that left 13 people dead.

The Plateau State Government had previously condemned the attacks and urged residents in affected communities to cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information that could help prevent further violence and identify those responsible.

Investigations into the separate incidents are expected to continue as authorities work to identify the deceased man and establish the circumstances surrounding his death.