tvafrique:
This is the story of a weapon system, manufactured by a seceding African country that wiped off over, 4,000 military personnels and over 100 vehicles in one strike in 1968 during the Nigerian Biafran Civil War.

Ogbunigwe, also known as the Ojukwu Bucket, stands as a testament to ingenuity and innovation in warfare. Developed and mass-produced by the Republic of Biafra during the Nigerian Civil War from 1967 to 1970, Ogbunigwe comprised a series of advanced weapons systems including command detonation mines, improvised explosive devices, and rocket-propelled missiles. These lethal armaments were instrumental in reshaping the dynamics of the conflict, showcasing the remarkable capabilities of indigenous weaponry.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKqaeIAYDFg

aribisala0:
Iboes can be amusing.......
Very peculiar chaps

aribisala0:

What has this got to do with substantiating the number of peoplen Ogbuniwe killed?

It does not do that

You need to learn how. to organize your mind and argue logically

This is a peripheral story
It tells us what is already known . There was an ambush at Abagana. A victory for Biafra a loss for Nigeria . It does not tell us the role of Ogbuniwe,if any ,or how many died. It was a loss that did not change the course of the war

kettykin:


I already gave snippets Dawodu.com for you to do more preview or reading. If the story doesn't fit your narrative then good for you . There are countless military journals on this, some even written by Nigerian military scholars which I don’t need to publish.

arantess:

This is not a gathering of cowards pls....
Face front

kettykin:


I already gave snippets from Dawodu.com for you to do more preview or reading. If the story doesn't fit your narrative then good for you . There are a good number of military journals on this, some even written by Nigerian military scholars which I don’t need to publish.

kettykin:

Thank you for the correction.

aribisala0:


Why are You folk very comfortable with lies and deception

This thread is very specific
It discussing 4000 soldiers killed by Ogbuniscam.
Dawodu did not mention Ogbuniscam or any number of soldiers killed

It is not relevant to our discussion and is a diversion driven by dishonesty and deception

You are a liar

PressMyButton:

Lol, Ogbuniscam..
Ogbunifraud.

aribisala0:

You mentioned IBB and OBI etc

Was a specific point you were trying to make when you mentioned those names?
Is there any statement attributed to any of them you are relying on as a buttress?
What exactly is your point?

WantsandMore:
you're dogressing, you made a joke about Wikipedia quoting C.A's there was a country as a source which begged my initial quote. The names I mentioned can be trusted as authorities on the Nigeria- Biafran war, out of those names I mentioned if i recall correctly only IBB is yet yo publish a book yet you begged to differ innit? Now I'm asking if you cannot trust those names as authorities on N-B war, claiming they're biased or propagandists, whose authority should we then trust on the war to be authentic given it's several years since the war ended & many a people will rely on secondary sources of data about the war. Take 🎤

anyilalaz:
A lot of technological innovation and invention happened during this era. One time off for black man. Pity it happened during the war. My Dad, God rest his soul told me that during this period the biafrains invented mobile modular refinery for Fuel and jet A1, converted civil planes to combat aircraft or bombers, etc.

That even the UNN Nsukka were the Reserch and Design were done, the department of chemical engineering was stopped after the war by Nigerian government/British because of the level of advancements not even seen in the West then. My old man confidently told me all research documents are still a top secret and not lost.

aribisala0:

How am I digressin g?
Joke? I am not joking
Can you attribute any specific statement or quote to IBB OBJ etc about the subject matter of This thread ?
Did they ever make any statement to buttress your claim? Why bring them up? You did not me

From.an objective perspective,to me they are arguably biased whether or not they are whatever they say will be Be vulnerable to that charge. They were Nigerian soldiers
It is only when their account and that of the Board and agree that we can forego independent validation

Again why did you bring up IBB and OBJ WHAT EXACTLY IS YOUR POINT?

Your logic only makes sense to you?

It is totally irrational
There is no independent source with genuine neutrality that has concerns Ogbuniscam story
It is nonsense

aribisala0:
OgbuniLamba

WantsandMore:
My Concern is about the Nigeria Civil War been told. It's the only reason I've decided to engage you. What makes you deduce there's an objective point of view if your inference of every account is questionable?

WantsandMore:
My Concern is about the Nigeria Civil War been told. It's the only reason I've decided to engage you. What makes you deduce there's an objective point of view if your inference of every account is questionable?

BiasedNairaland:


Most of the design prototypes and molds were destroyed by the Nigerian government. That's why UNN doesn't have a faculty for Chemical Engineering till date. In fact, I believe that the ingenuity of the Igbos is one of the reasons why the West doesn't want an Igbo country. One European diplomat told a Biafran diplomat that Europe will never permit another Japan in Africa.

aribisala0:

Ogbuniscam killed 4000 soldiers
That is all we are discussing
How do IBB and OBJ fit in?
Why did you bring them up?

WantsandMore:
while you've erroneously assumed I engaged you because of the bolded, I've corrected that notion. My argument is based on your assumption that C.A's there was a country is not a verifiable source enough to be quoted by wiki. IBB & OBJ are witnesses to the war same as C.A & obj published a book. You claim none of them are good sources enough yet debunk the civil accounts. On what basis or sources do you debunk them?

aribisala0:


There are two issues. Here.

First explain the point you were making when you brought in OBJ,IBB etc
What point were you making
What did IBB say or OBJ that you wete referring to?

The Achebe point is second and we can deal.with that after. Achebe was an official spokesman and propagandist of Biafra. He is not credible to me

Why did you bring up.IBB? PLEASE EXPLAIN

WantsandMore:
Frederick Forsyth, Chinua Achebe, OBJ, Ibb, Haruna etc are authorities on the Biafra war irrespective of how they chose to tell it. What's wrong with quoting there was a country?

WantsandMore:
nah, I'm done....

WantsandMore:
nah, I'm done....

BitterTruth0001:


We know your tribe loves to rewrite history but you can’t rewrite this one .

BitterTruth0001:


We know your tribe loves to rewrite history but you can’t rewrite this one .

makemoneywbsite:


Best response from you so far. Why were you dignifying his type with a response. They thrive on jealousy. You should have known that by now. Have you asked yourself why Igbo are the only people confident enough to want their own country? The reason is that they're the only people who are aware that the whiteman has no right to decide our destiny as a people. Most other ethnicities cannot imagine a survival without Nigeria and without Igbo.

Even top military analysts said that the odds against Biafra was 4-1 at the commencement of the conflict. They also posited that were the odds 3-1, Nigeria wouldn't have defeated Biafra. Biafra was the only war that the two super powers (USSR and USA) supported one side. Normally, USA would support those that USSR opposed but in Biafra, both the Russians and the Americans became friends (America probably because of the British) and Russians despite being involved in Czchekoslavakia. The reason is obvious, Europeans and Americans saw Biafra as a light that would herald African renaissance. No other Africans had the innovativeness of the Biafrans. That's why someone wrote a book, "In Biafra, Africa Died" Imagine an Africa that could have taken a cue from Biafran technological prowess and woke up from its state of being a warehouse of raw materials being exploited by the Chinese, Americans, Europeans, Indians and even Lebanese.

Even the innovations of Biafra of 1960 such as refining fuel, cannot be accomplished by Nigeria 50 years later, talk less of building rockets. Folks like SuperOnyi have already made good points. If Biafra could build warships and airstrips and missiles, it would have become a country competeing with the likes of Israel and Iran, not Niger Republic and Cameroon.

T8ksy:



No,, it's a gathering of genetically-wired, mischievous, lying chest-beaters.

tvafrique:
This is the story of a weapon system, manufactured by a seceding African country that wiped off over, 4,000 military personnels and over 100 vehicles in one strike in 1968 during the Nigerian Biafran Civil War.

Ogbunigwe, also known as the Ojukwu Bucket, stands as a testament to ingenuity and innovation in warfare. Developed and mass-produced by the Republic of Biafra during the Nigerian Civil War from 1967 to 1970, Ogbunigwe comprised a series of advanced weapons systems including command detonation mines, improvised explosive devices, and rocket-propelled missiles. These lethal armaments were instrumental in reshaping the dynamics of the conflict, showcasing the remarkable capabilities of indigenous weaponry.

Amidst the onset of hostilities, Biafran armed forces faced significant challenges due to a scarcity of arms and ammunition compared to their Nigerian counterparts. In response, Biafran scientists, notably from the University of Biafra (now University of Nigeria, Nsukka), spearheaded the Research and Production (R.A.P.) Agency of Biafra. Led by Colonel Ejike Obumneme Aghanya, this agency sought to bridge the gap by developing an indigenous arms industry. The result was the birth of Ogbunigwe, a formidable arsenal ranging from grenades to surface-to-surface missiles.

The effectiveness of Ogbunigwe was unparalleled. Mines and warheads boasted a lethal range of up to 800 meters, capable of devastating entire enemy companies with a single explosion. Rocket-propelled versions showcased a missile range of 8 kilometers, proving instrumental in neutralizing enemy infantry and armored vehicles alike.

Ogbunigwe's impact on the battlefield was profound. It played a pivotal role in decisive engagements such as the Abagana ambush, where Biafran forces inflicted significant losses on the Nigerian 2nd Division. Rocket missiles targeted a Nigerian convoy of about 100 vehicles and 6,000 personnels, triggering a massive explosion that decimated armored vehicles and wiping over 4,000 of the personnels, marking one of the war's deadliest single losses for the Nigerian army.

The significance of Ogbunigwe extended beyond its military prowess. It symbolized a triumph of indigenous innovation, challenging conventional perceptions of warfare and highlighting the resourcefulness of Biafran scientists and engineers. Despite the eventual outcome of the conflict, Ogbunigwe remains a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of those who sought to defend their homeland through technological innovation and strategic prowess.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKqaeIAYDFg

BiasedNairaland:

Most of the design prototypes and molds were destroyed by the Nigerian government. That's why UNN doesn't have a faculty for Chemical Engineering till date. In fact, I believe that the ingenuity of the Igbos is one of the reasons why the West doesn't want an Igbo country. One European diplomat told a Biafran diplomat that Europe will never permit another Japan in Africa.
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richie240:
4000 kwa, I thought it's 4 million nau.
'Awa ppl' and exaggeration
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