An unidentified male was discovered dead behind the Monday Market in the [Pankshin Local Government Area](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pankshin) of [Plateau State](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plateau_State) on Tuesday morning, prompting the [Nigerian Police Force](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigerian_Police_Force) to transport the body to General Hospital, Pankshin for identification attempts.
**What details have emerged about the victim?**
- Community members found the corpse early Tuesday and immediately informed security operatives.
- Police arrived, secured the scene and evacuated the remains to the hospital.
- Hospital officials reported that the body showed signs of mutilation: ears and nose removed and genitalia tampered with, complicating identification.
- A local source, identified as Panshak Rogo, confirmed that the victim’s identity is still unknown due to the removal of sensitive organs.
- Rogo appealed to families of missing persons to approach the nearest police station, specifically urging contact with Pankshin Police Station for possible matches.
- The state police spokesperson, SP Alabo Alfred, had not responded to media inquiries at the time of reporting.
**Why are authorities urging public assistance?**
Officials believe that community input could provide crucial clues to the deceased’s identity and help resolve the case. Anyone with information about missing relatives or the circumstances surrounding the death is asked to report to the police promptly.