On Sept. 12, 2022, at 8:30 p.m., Didsbury RCMP were dispatched to an oil lease road off Township Road 310, located in Mountain View County, in response to the discovery of body by a local hunter.  Officers attended the scene and confirmed the male victim was deceased.

Alberta RCMP Major Crimes have taken carriage of the investigation. On Sept. 14, 2022, an autopsy was completed by the Calgary Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, and it has been confirmed that this death was a homicide.

The victim has been identified as 24 -year-old Alhaji Fofanah, a resident of Red Deer. RCMP are asking anyone who may have information related to the recent activities of Alhaji Fofanah, or may have information about his death, to please contact Didsbury RCMP.  RCMP are also requesting anyone who noticed anything suspicious in the area of Township Road 310 on the evening of Monday, Sept. 12, to please contact Didsbury RCMP at 403-335-3381. 

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.