The body of a man who was reported missing last month was discovered in Qauia, Lami yesterday afternoon.

The 30-year-old man was last seen on the 25th of July leaving his home in Qauia and when he failed to return home, a missing person's report was lodged at the Lami Police Station where search efforts all turned out negative.

Police say yesterday afternoon a 47-year-old man residing at Qauia Settlement discovered the victim's body near a track while heading towards his plantation.

The victim was identified by his brother.

A post mortem will be conducted to ascertain the cause of death.