The Nigerian Civil War: The untold story revealed (1967-1970). A detailed History - Paperback

by Beauty Benedict (Author)

The possibility of war with the Federal Government of Nigeria increased after Col. Ojukwu declared the "Republic of Biafra" on May 30 1967. He was aware of the possible ramifications of secession. He had personally pointed them out to tourists visiting Eastern Nigeria and to the international press conference that he called on March 13. So why did he secede, then? mostly because there aren't any other options.