The Grim Harvest of Death – Police search bush for warriors still at battle. Eight people died near the shade of this palm tree. And 50 others were wounded. The cause? A war between the two neighbouring villages of Achina and Akpo in Eastern Nigeria over the right to harvest the palm.
Image Number: APN760132

APN760132

Title: Drum Magazine social history photographs, Nigeria edition 632 Description: The Grim Harvest of Death – Police search bush for warriors still at battle. Eight people died near the shade of this palm tree. And 50 others were wounded. The cause? A war between the two neighbouring villages of Achina and Akpo in Eastern Nigeria over the right to harvest the palm. Country: Nigeria Date Created: 07-1963 Creator: Drum Social Histories Credit Notice: Matthew Faji / Drum Social Histories / Bailey's African History Archive / african.pictures Keywords: