Missing laborer found dead inside drum in Maguindanao del Sur

• A man who had been missing for several days was discovered dead inside a drum in Datu Paglas, Maguindanao del Sur
• Residents and motorists reported the suspicious drum left along the roadside in Barangay Malala
• The victim was identified as a local laborer who had been missing since October 2, 2025
• Police continue to investigate the brutal killing to determine the suspect and motive

Authorities in Datu Paglas, Maguindanao del Sur, are investigating a gruesome discovery after a man’s body was found inside a drum along a roadside in Barangay Malala.

The victim had multiple stab and hack wounds and had been missing for several days before being found.

According to a report by GMA Regional TV One Mindanao on Monday, residents and motorists noticed the drum and immediately alerted local police after detecting a foul odor coming from it.

Responding officers confirmed that a male body was stuffed inside the container and bore several wounds inflicted by a sharp weapon.

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Police later identified the deceased as a laborer and resident of Datu Paglas.

The man’s family had earlier reported him missing on October 2, 2025, according to the Police Regional Office–Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR).

Investigators are now working to determine who may be behind the crime and the possible motive for the brutal killing. Authorities have yet to confirm how long the body had been kept inside the drum before it was discovered.

Police have assured the public that all angles are being considered, including personal conflict and work-related disputes, as part of their ongoing investigation.

Community members have been urged to come forward with any information that could help identify the perpetrator and bring justice to the victim’s family.

News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh