When Obidi-Agwa went to War – Deputy Superintendent F Nwokorie, who led the police operations to restore law and order at the village Obidi-Agwa, a village fifteen miles from Owerri in Eastern Nigeria. One day a village in Eastern Nigeria took leave of its senses. One of the most fantastic riots in recent history took place. Many people were killed, houses were burnt, people fled into the bush never to return.
Image Number: APN760135

APN760135

Title: Drum Magazine social history photographs, Nigeria edition 634 Description: When Obidi-Agwa went to War – Deputy Superintendent F Nwokorie, who led the police operations to restore law and order at the village Obidi-Agwa, a village fifteen miles from Owerri in Eastern Nigeria. One day a village in Eastern Nigeria took leave of its senses. One of the most fantastic riots in recent history took place. Many people were killed, houses were burnt, people fled into the bush never to return. Country: Nigeria Date Created: 06-1965 Creator: Drum Social Histories Credit Notice: Taro Joseph / Drum Social Histories / Bailey's African History Archive / african.pictures Keywords: