The remains of a community leader who was killed by some persons described as criminal gang in Imo State have been found in a shallow grave by soldiers inside a forest in the state.
Troops of 34 Artillery Brigade, operating under Operation UDO KA and through the ongoing Operation EASTERN SANITY II, recovered and exhumed the remains of the man, Chief Ibe Anyadu of Aggah Community.
He was murdered by members of the criminal gang who were recently apprehended in connection with violent crimes in the region.
The discovery followed recent operations that led to the arrest of those responsible for the killing of a soldier and the recovery of stolen service weapons.
During interrogation, one of those arrested confessed to his involvement in the murder of Chief Anyadu and volunteered to lead troops to where he was buried.
On Sunday, August 2, he was said to have led the troops to a shallow grave within Umudike village forest, one of the criminals’ known camps, where the remains of the community leader were eventually 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,” the Nigerian Army said in a statement on Monday, August 3.
The Commander, Joint Task Force South-East, Operation UDO KA, Major General Oluremi Ayobami Fadairo, assured the family and the people of Aggah community that justice will be served, as the suspects will be prosecuted in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
