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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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