Army Exhumes Remains of Slain Imo Community Leader

Troops from Operation UDO KA, specifically the 34 Artillery Brigade, exhumed the remains of Chief Ibe Anyadu, a community leader from Aggah Community in Imo State, from a shallow grave on 2 August 2026. This operation was initiated after a suspect, arrested during intelligence-led operations, confessed to participating in the murder and guided the troops to the burial site located in Umudike Forest.

The exhumation was conducted in the presence of Chief Anyadu's family, local vigilante personnel, and representatives from the Aggah and Umudike communities. The family provided a coffin and ambulance for a dignified burial in accordance with their customs.

Maj. Gen. Oluremi Fadairo, Commander of the Joint Task Force South-East, expressed condolences to the family and assured them that those responsible for the murder would be prosecuted under Nigerian law. The Army reiterated its commitment to dismantling criminal networks in the South-East and encouraged residents to provide credible information to support ongoing operations.