Army Uncover Shallow Grave, Exhume Remains…

Troops of 34 Artillery Brigade, operating under ‘Operation UDO KA‘ and through ongoing ‘Operation EASTERN SANITY II’, have uncovered and exhumed the remains of late Chief Ibe Anyadu of Aggah Community in Imo State.

Key Highlights

• Troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade exhumed the remains of slain community leader Chief Ibe Anyadu in Imo State.
• The operation was carried out under Operation UDO KA and Operation EASTERN SANITY II.
• A suspected criminal confessed to the murder during interrogation and led troops to the shallow grave.
• The suspects were earlier arrested in connection with the killing of a soldier and the recovery of stolen military weapons.
• The exhumation took place in Umudike Forest in the presence of the victim’s family, vigilantes, and community representatives.

Anyadu was allegedly murdered by suspected members of a criminal gang recently apprehended in connection with violent crimes in the South-East.

This is contained in a statement issued by Lt.-Col. Olabisi Ayeni, acting deputy director, Army Public Relations 82 Division Nigerian Army in Enugu on Monday.

Ayeni said that the development follows recent intelligence-driven operations that led to the arrest of suspects responsible for the killing of a soldier and the recovery of stolen service weapons.

According to him, during interrogation, one of the suspects confessed to involvement in the murder of Anyadu and volunteered to lead troops to the burial site.

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“On August 2, the suspects guided troops to a shallow grave within Umudike Forest, one of the criminals’ known camps, where the remains of the late community leader was successfully exhumed.

“The exhumation was conducted in the presence of the deceased’s family members, vigilante personnel from Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area, and representatives of Aggah and Umudike communities.

“The family provided a coffin and ambulance to ensure a dignified burial in accordance with their customs and traditions,” he said.

The Commander, Joint Task Force South-East, ‘Operation UDO KA’, Maj.- Gen. Oluremi Fadairo, extended his condolences to the family of the late
Anyadu and prayed for the peaceful repose of his soul.

Fadairo, who is also the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division, assured the family and the people of Aggah community that justice would be served, as the suspects would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.