- There was tension in the village of Olgilai in Tanzania as police officers exhumed the body of a man who was allegedly resurrected
- Robert Maliaki Lukumay was seen in the village one month after he was buried
- The relatives maintain that they proved that their relatives died and the body they buried was Robert's
The police in Arusha have exhumed the body of a man who was believed to have been buried but came back to life a few days later.
The drama started in July when Robert Maliaki Lukumay, who was believed to be dead and buried, was seen alive.
Did Robert Maliaki resurrect?
Robert approached his nephew at his workplace and begged for food, leaving the villagers of Olgilai in shock.
The dramatic turn of events created turmoil in the community as family members grappled with the mystery of Robert's apparent resurrection.
He dismissed claims that he had passed away, raising questions about the identity of the person buried in his grave.
“I never died,” Robert said in an earlier interview, denying any knowledge of the fatal accident or the funeral that took place in his name.
The police excavated the grave of Robert Maliaki
His unexpected return left his family and the wider community scrambling for answers in a case that took on a surprising and unsettling tone.
After hearing about Robert's return, the local police arrived at the cemetery where he was supposedly buried.
There was tension as the officers exhumed the body, which will be buried in an unknown location.
“The coffin was still stable despite being under the grave for more than three months,” one of the relatives told Ayo TV.
How did Robert Maliaki die?
Robert was reported to have died after being hit by a speeding car, a fatal accident that allegedly killed him.
His relatives identified the body, and after confirming that it was their relative, they continued with the funeral arrangements.
He was buried in a ceremony attended by family, friends, and villagers at his home in Olgilai.
Authorities are investigating the identity of the man who lies on Robert's grave and are seeking to understand how the mix-up happened.
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