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| How Ojukwu Escaped From Biafra In 1970 From The Fire Power Of Nigeria Military by sarrki(m): 6:53pm On May 12, 2020 |
Yesterday, May 30, 2016 pro Biafra secessionists commemorated the 49th anniversary of the declaration of the defunct Republic of Biafra with marches and protests. Though the protests were hardly peaceful as some lives were lost in the process, their message was heard nonetheless; that they had not forgotten the three-year civil war they fought and lost in their bid for secession. The story has been told many times about how the leader of the struggle, Lieutenant-Colonel Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu had turned deaf ears to suggestions from eminent Igbos to throw in the towel a year after the war began as it became apparent that it was a war they could not win. It is also on record that he remained resolute for three years before giving up in 1970 after a million Igbos had died fighting. Many still wonder how Ojukjwu managed to escape in the midst of all the chaos. encomium.ng recounts how the Ikemba fled Nigeria at the end of the civil war in 1970… On January 7, 1970, the 3rd Marine Commando Division under Gen. Obasanjo, supported by the 1st Infantry Division to the north and the 2nd Infantry Division to the south, launched their final offensive against the Biafrans. The Biafran S Division under Captain Azum Asoya was operating along the Port Harcourt – Elele road. The Division found itself cut off and disorganized due to a quick envelopment by the Nigerian 17th Brigade under Maj. Tomoye, the Nigerians now began making their advance on Owerri. On the outskirts of Owerri, Biafran Lt. Col. Lambert Ihenacho’s 63rd Brigade came under withering attack by Maj. Tomoye’s 17th Brigade, supported by 122 mm Soviet artillery. In less than a day of fighting the 63rd Brigade became overwhelmed by the Nigerian bombardment and were forced to surrender. While the Nigerians were preoccupied with attacking the 63rd Brigade, the Biafran leadership made their final meeting in which President Ojukwu announced his plans to go abroad “in search of peace”. Ojuwku handed over the Biafran presidency to his vice-president Philip Effiong and placed all remaining Biafran troops under the command of Maj. Joseph Achuzie. On January 9 Maj. Timothy Onwuatuegwu escorted Ojuwku to the Uli airstrip where he boarded his private jet and fled to the Ivory Coast. Immediately after Ojukwu’s departure President Effiong called for a ceasefire to discuss the details of surrender. On January 12 Philip Effiong, Joseph Achuzie, Ogbugo Kalu, and other Biafran officers made their way to Amichi and later Owerri to broadcast their final surrender to Col. Obasanjo. https://encomium.ng/how-ojukwu-escaped-from-biafra-in-1970/ |
| Re: How Ojukwu Escaped From Biafra In 1970 From The Fire Power Of Nigeria Military by sarrki(m): 6:56pm On May 12, 2020 |
The sad part of this story is this Seriously I feel bad reading this The story has been told many times about how the leader of the struggle, Lieutenant-Colonel Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu had turned deaf ears to suggestions from eminent Igbos to throw in the towel a year after the war began as it became apparent that it was a war they could not win. It is also on record that he remained resolute for three years before giving up in 1970 after a million Igbos had died fighting. 7 Likes |
| Re: How Ojukwu Escaped From Biafra In 1970 From The Fire Power Of Nigeria Military by Justiceleague1: 6:56pm On May 12, 2020 |
Worldwide hero he was. chiefolododo: Have you ever heard of gen UsainAfonjaBolt of ilorin?!  7 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: How Ojukwu Escaped From Biafra In 1970 From The Fire Power Of Nigeria Military by chiefolododo(m): 6:57pm On May 12, 2020 |
Ojukwu , the run away general 10 Likes 4 Shares |
| Re: How Ojukwu Escaped From Biafra In 1970 From The Fire Power Of Nigeria Military by JasonJidenna(m): 6:59pm On May 12, 2020 |
sarrki:Dear sarrki, It has come to my notice that you stylishly look for ways to ridicule the Igbos with your cunning attitude... You keep on trying your best to hide your disdain for them, but just like the Leopard, it's spot cannot be hidden. I believe you should be doing better than this instead of being a Tribalistic bigot like . 10 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: How Ojukwu Escaped From Biafra In 1970 From The Fire Power Of Nigeria Military by izzou(m): 6:59pm On May 12, 2020 |
sarrki: Sarrki and attention are like Covid-19 and Onikan stadium You had to copy and paste an article from 2016. Today must be May 31st then 1 Like |
| Re: How Ojukwu Escaped From Biafra In 1970 From The Fire Power Of Nigeria Military by Armaggedon: 6:59pm On May 12, 2020 |
Everybody is talking about Biafra. Isn't that wonderful? 7 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: How Ojukwu Escaped From Biafra In 1970 From The Fire Power Of Nigeria Military by Beremx(f): 7:00pm On May 12, 2020 |
This is 2020 for crying out loud!! Una no dey tire for Ojukwu matter? Sarrki, shouldn’t you be thinking of your life and that of your family? Haba!! 11 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: How Ojukwu Escaped From Biafra In 1970 From The Fire Power Of Nigeria Military by sarrki(m): 7:01pm On May 12, 2020 |
Justiceleague1: Seriously even if he was to be my dad I won’t celebrate cowardice I swear I won’t Ow will will on earth will you go on after you have been warned That’s cowardice 4 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: How Ojukwu Escaped From Biafra In 1970 From The Fire Power Of Nigeria Military by mrvitalis(m): 7:02pm On May 12, 2020 |
sarrki:U mean after England ,France Saudi and Egypt help ? Ojuchkwu only lost that war because he refused to let China and Russia exploit Niger delta oil ...same Niger Delta that pushed him to war ...same people that back stabbed him 2 Likes |
| Re: How Ojukwu Escaped From Biafra In 1970 From The Fire Power Of Nigeria Military by sarrki(m): 7:03pm On May 12, 2020 |
Beremx: Calm down my dear friend We should tell the story the way it is We should not hide it It will be on records for anyone that wants to follow that path to take a cue 1 Like |
| Re: How Ojukwu Escaped From Biafra In 1970 From The Fire Power Of Nigeria Military by Exc2000: 7:03pm On May 12, 2020 |
Ojukwu the coward runaway Soldier .. Late Lamidi Kanu's mentor Cowards were roundly rejected, across southsouth Ibibio rejection of Biafra http://sunnewsonline. com/including-ibibio-in-biafra-map-an-affront-group/ Efik rejection of Biafra https://www. naij. com/1113743-nnamdi-kanus-ipob-warned-by-efik-group-leave-biafra-shenanigans.html Urhobo rejection of Biafra http://www .vanguardngr. com/2015/11/urhobo-denounces-inclusion-in-map-of-biafra/ Anioma rejection of Biafra http://sunnewsonline .com/stop-dragging-us-into-biafra-anioma-people-of-delta-tell-agitators/ Ogoni rejection of Biafra https://www .naij. com/1109544-stop-associating-ogoni-biafra-agitation-group-warns-asari-dokubo.html Isoko rejection of Biafra http://mashable. ng/isoko-is-not-part-of-biafra-isoko-development-union/ Annangs rejection of Biafra http://tribuneonlineng. com/not-ready-slaves-biafra-%E2%80%95annang . 6 Likes |
| Re: How Ojukwu Escaped From Biafra In 1970 From The Fire Power Of Nigeria Military by Sunshineg5(m): 7:03pm On May 12, 2020 |
Beremx:@ emboldened We are still in 2020 oh You sure say you never drink so or na so the news pain you reach. 2 Likes |
| Re: How Ojukwu Escaped From Biafra In 1970 From The Fire Power Of Nigeria Military by Justiceleague1: 7:05pm On May 12, 2020 |
sarrki: Nobody asked for your celebration, infact, shove it up your .... Btw, what do you have to say about the inventor and inspirator of 100mtrs dash,gen Afonja?! |
| Re: How Ojukwu Escaped From Biafra In 1970 From The Fire Power Of Nigeria Military by HundHunter(m): 7:05pm On May 12, 2020 |
Aren't you people tired Op. Ojukwu this Ojukwu that. Ojukwu heroic actions and inactions are more relevant to your life now abi? I would prefer you write about the plan to get the Evil party and Anti people government out of power? You can't rewrite history. I'm sure you know that already. Certainly most people are looking towards a better future. One Nation Under God. |
| Re: How Ojukwu Escaped From Biafra In 1970 From The Fire Power Of Nigeria Military by Justiceleague1: 7:05pm On May 12, 2020 |
Sunshineg5: Shallow. Go play with your fellow kids |
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| Re: How Ojukwu Escaped From Biafra In 1970 From The Fire Power Of Nigeria Military by sarrki(m): 7:06pm On May 12, 2020 |
mrvitalis: Do you just said Niger delta backstabbed him? No I don’t agree with that Niger delta protected their citizens been killed for unnecessary war I will say a hundred times I don’t support both party Both the federal side and the Biafran side The war was uncalled for 3 Likes |
| Re: How Ojukwu Escaped From Biafra In 1970 From The Fire Power Of Nigeria Military by Sunshineg5(m): 7:06pm On May 12, 2020 |
mrvitalis:@ emboldened is that the bed time story you were told as kids  Ojukwu lost because he fought a war he was going to loose. 5 Likes |
| Re: How Ojukwu Escaped From Biafra In 1970 From The Fire Power Of Nigeria Military by Justiceleague1: 7:07pm On May 12, 2020 |
Exc2000: Nope,their mentor actually is Afonja Alimi |
| Re: How Ojukwu Escaped From Biafra In 1970 From The Fire Power Of Nigeria Military by chiefolododo(m): 7:07pm On May 12, 2020 |
Justiceleague1:the Usain bolt I know is from Jamaica 4 Likes |
| Re: How Ojukwu Escaped From Biafra In 1970 From The Fire Power Of Nigeria Military by sarrki(m): 7:07pm On May 12, 2020 |
izzou: History can be revisited at anytime 1 Like |
| Re: How Ojukwu Escaped From Biafra In 1970 From The Fire Power Of Nigeria Military by Sunshineg5(m): 7:08pm On May 12, 2020 |
Justiceleague1:Do you know what Shallow means? You better go and buy dictionary 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: How Ojukwu Escaped From Biafra In 1970 From The Fire Power Of Nigeria Military by Justiceleague1: 7:08pm On May 12, 2020 |
Sunshineg5: Sunshineg5:
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| Re: How Ojukwu Escaped From Biafra In 1970 From The Fire Power Of Nigeria Military by sarrki(m): 7:09pm On May 12, 2020 |
Sunshineg5: You are a patriot 1 Like |
| Re: How Ojukwu Escaped From Biafra In 1970 From The Fire Power Of Nigeria Military by Exc2000: 7:09pm On May 12, 2020 |
Justiceleague1: Afonja fell in a battle, Ojukwu borrowed his wife's wrapper and blouse to run off when Obasanjo's bullets where flying around killing hungry ibo soldiers 6 Likes |
| Re: How Ojukwu Escaped From Biafra In 1970 From The Fire Power Of Nigeria Military by Sunshineg5(m): 7:09pm On May 12, 2020 |
Justiceleague1:Afonja never ran away, he was assassinated You people would be forming historians based on little knowledge. 5 Likes |
| Re: How Ojukwu Escaped From Biafra In 1970 From The Fire Power Of Nigeria Military by mrvitalis(m): 7:10pm On May 12, 2020 |
Sunshineg5:Lol who baracaded the Nigerian occean was it it England ? Who flew Nigerian jets ...was it not Egyptians ? Didn't Saudi support the Nigeria army with support ? U gave bakasi to Cameron ...just ordinary Cameron just to win a war who knows what u gave the super powers Oga history is facts 1 Like |
| Re: How Ojukwu Escaped From Biafra In 1970 From The Fire Power Of Nigeria Military by Justiceleague1: 7:11pm On May 12, 2020 |
Exc2000: Afonja lolsssssss |
| Re: How Ojukwu Escaped From Biafra In 1970 From The Fire Power Of Nigeria Military by sarrki(m): 7:11pm On May 12, 2020 |
Exc2000: You sound like a historian Are you one ? 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: How Ojukwu Escaped From Biafra In 1970 From The Fire Power Of Nigeria Military by Sunshineg5(m): 7:11pm On May 12, 2020 |
Exc2000:Afonja didn't even fall in war persay He was assassinated by his new Muslim followers, who see him as not Muslim enough. Alimi was never Emir too 4 Likes |
| Re: How Ojukwu Escaped From Biafra In 1970 From The Fire Power Of Nigeria Military by kettykings: 7:11pm On May 12, 2020 |
But at least the coward fought for 30 months before escaping , how about the useless General that wept before an ordinary major on his knees or the General Ogundipe that did not even wait for the sound of a gun shot before hiding under the bed of a much junior office in surulere. Another useless Man who could not stand before his tormentors who gave him a 10 year jail term but waited to join his tormentors to fight against the people who released him. Ogundipe, Oladipi Diya deserve the best places in Nigerian Military hall of shame , shameless useless generals. How about the useless General who went into battle with about 33,000 soldiers and after vowing to shoot at things that move and things that dont move was disgraced out of the battle field with less than 300 soldiers only to head back to lagos and was given a red card by a much junior officer 1 Like |
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