A young man, believed to be in his early twenties, was discovered dead with his hands and legs bound in Mempeasem, a suburb of Bole.

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His body was found in a large rubbish container near a public toilet on Saturday, February 8, sending shockwaves through the community.

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Confirming the incident to the media, Abu Hassan, the Assemblymember for the Mempeasem electoral area, expressed concern over the increasing frequency of such crimes.

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He revealed that this marks the eighth reported killing of its kind in the area, heightening fears among residents.

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“This is the eighth time we are witnessing such a tragic incident. It is becoming a serious concern for our community,” he said.

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Mr. Hassan added that the matter has been reported to the police, who have launched investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding the murder.

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The body has since been deposited at the Bole Hospital morgue for further examination.

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Authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to help curb such disturbing incidents.

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Meanwhile, community members continue to call for increased security measures to prevent further tragedies.

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