The body of a young man, hands tied behind his back and bearing signs of brutalization relating to a suspected cult clash, was on the early morning of Sunday, January 28, discovered on a refuse dump in Makurdi, the capital of Benue state.
The victim believed to be between 20 and 25 years old and of black complexion, was found with one ear missing.
The incident occurred in the vicinity of Iorpuu Adai Street, Nyiman Layout, HUDCO quarters, in Makurdi.
His assailants had placed his body in a sack before dumping it.
The discovery was made by worshippers en route to morning service on Sunday.
Police said they are yet to be informed of the ugly incident.
Details later…
