Soldiers exhume remains of slain Imo community leader from grave
Troops of 34 Artillery Brigade have uncovered the shallow grave and exhumed the remains of a late community member, Ibe Anyadu, allegedly murdered in Imo.
A statement by the deputy spokesperson for the 82 Division Nigerian Army, Olabisi Ayeni, on Monday, said the development followed a recent intelligence-driven operation that led to the arrest of suspects responsible for the killing of a Nigerian Army soldier and the recovery of stolen service weapons.
“During interrogation, one of the suspects confessed to involvement in the murder of Chief Anyadu and volunteered to lead troops to the burial site,” it stated. “On 2 August 2026, 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 were successfully exhumed.”
The statement noted that the exhumation was conducted in the presence of the deceased’s family members, vigilante personnel from Ohaji/Egbema local council, and representatives of Aggah and Umudike communities.
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