See List of Anioma sons that fought in the Civil war on the side of the East.

See List of Anioma sons that fought in the Civil war on the side of the East.

Especially after the Midwest invasion on 9 August 1967.

Most of our fathers fought in that war,how then do they say we denied the Igbo identity to stay alive, when our fathers were at the war fronts?!.

The picture here is that Of Obi Osemene ||| of Issele-uku who was also a soldier with the army then.

This is why I always advice people to read history and not rely on “Online” to gain information.

While we maintained a friendly disposition to the Easterners,we remain a people of distinct ethnicity,culture,tradition,value system and origin.

1.Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu (from Okpanam, Oshimili North): A key figure in the 1966 coup, he joined Biafra and was killed in battle near Nsukka in 1967 while fighting for the secessionist cause.  

2.Major Albert Okonkwo (from Oshimili North): Briefly declared the short-lived Republic of Benin (Mid-West) in 1967 before aligning with Biafra, serving as a military administrator and officer until the war’s end.  

3.Col. Joseph “Hannibal” Achuzia (from Asaba, Oshimili South): A renowned commander known as “Hannibal” for his tactical prowess; served as General Officer Commanding (GOC) the 16th Division and played key roles in defending Onitsha and the Mid-West invasion.   

4.Brig. Conrad Nwawo (from Aniocha North): Rose to brigadier; served as Administrative Officer at Biafran Army Headquarters, a divisional commander, and led special command units.     

5.Col. Mike Inidum Okwechime (from Anioma region): Served as a division commander, Adjutant-General, and Chief of Logistics at Biafran Defense Headquarters until the war’s end.    

6.Col. B.S.A. (Ben) Nwajei (from Oshimili North): Commander of the 14th Division and the 53rd Brigade; led operations to capture Oguta but was later reassigned after setbacks.    

7.Navy Capt. Wilfred Anuku (from Ika): Head of the Biafran Navy, overseeing naval operations throughout the war.   

8.Col. B.O. Ochei (from Oshimili South): Commandant of the Biafran School of Infantry, training troops for combat.  

To mention but a few.

All igbo is one

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