wingmanII:

Even Nigeria was and is a bigger mistake. See where we are today with all the natural and human resources.

declaring biafra was a mistake....

I join millions of Biafrans to mourns a hero and a legend. RIP, the Hannibal of Biafra. Oke osisi ada go.

The last picture is priceless

thesicilian:
If he's such a hero how come most of us have never heard of him? Don't get me wrong, my point is, we should learn to celebrate our heroes when they are still alive (which actually benefits them more) than when they are dead, which is of no use to them.

sir, the one who writes the history largely determines who is a hero or villain.
At the same time, my eastern brothers do not really like having heroes, one thing I always use to quarrel with them for.
Federal Uni Oye Ekiti was named after Adebayo not Adekunle as I earlier said.
However, the drift of my talk is that I admire the Yorubas for seeking out heroes and honouring them alive till death. The Hausas do it also, waiting for the time the Igbos will start it in earnest.

thesicilian:
If he's such a hero how come most of us have never heard of him? Don't get me wrong, my point is, we should learn to celebrate our heroes when they are still alive (which actually benefits them more) than when they are dead, which is of no use to them.

If only history as a subject was not abolished in Nigeria schools, you would have heard about him and his ilks long before now.

wingmanII:

Yes, growing up I read about him in many of the Civil War memoirs. My Dad and uncles also told of his exploits. He even killed his men caught deserting the war front.

ohk, neva heard of him dat is y I asked

Skepticus:
I'm glad that these old trouble makers are dying off.

It's Buhari, OBJ and IBB next!!!

Sorry Sir. But Achuzie does not belong to that group. He

Rip Great Biafran

nanotechy:


Those of us who have bothered to read about the biafran war know him really well. Don't get me wrong, I am not trying to pile all the blame on you... the Nigerian government shares majority of the blame. They should stop running away from history our history. Those who refuse to learn from history are bound to repeat it.

Many of us don't know him. That is the plain and simple truth.

ZombieBuster:


Everybody has heard of him

Everyone in your home town.

thesicilian:
If he's such a hero how come most of us have never heard of him? Don't get me wrong, my point is, we should learn to celebrate our heroes when they are still alive (which actually benefits them more) than when they are dead, which is of no use to them.

Lol, you are not just an indomie generation kid but one with no knowledge of Nigeria's history. You can't mention the exploits on the Biafran side without a mention of this great man! AKA Air raid, was Ojukwu's most trusted and dependable ally during The war. RIP sir, we love you!!!

Dozie32:


maybe your papa no experience the war coz my Dad just told me about him yesterday..

Your father only remember to tell you about him after his death and yet you're here exhibiting your crass ignorance and lack of respect for elders.

Skepticus:
I'm glad that these old trouble makers are dying off.

It's Buhari, OBJ and IBB next!!!

Sorry Sir. But Achuzie does not belong to that group. He was in a class of his own. An accomplished electrical engineer, a successful business man before the war and a gallant soldier during the war. At the end of the war he became an igbo nationalist and leader. He never indulged in contract hunts or politics but stood firmly by word and deed to what he believed to be true. I am happy he did not falter or compromise till the very end. The igbo nation will forever miss you. Adieu Dike na agha!

revolt:
you don't know him cos u refused to study history. Even the west knw achuzia, tho most veterans say he was more of a show Man, and lots of dogmatic hype around his military career WS false.

What is my business with the history of your hometown? You think it's everyone that cares about some minor militant soldier from the East?

The Hero is gone! We shall all miss you the Ikemba of Asaba The man who was almost Biafra all by himself. Air Raid Adieu! Papa....

Rip to a Legend... Men who fought for what they believe in, the Sun will definitely Rise one day.

Abagana!

ZombieBuster:


Hannibal lecter

You need to learn History. Don't tell me you never heard of Hannibal of Carthage. The character Hannibal Lecter was created by author Thomas Harris decades after the Nigerian civil war.

....ebube dike adaa. Thank you for saving ndigbo during the genocidal march to obliterate our people. We love you sir. Dalu odogwu nwoke.

BanevsJoker:

You need to learn History. Don't tell me you never heard of Hannibal of Carthage. The character Hannibal Lecter was created by author Thomas Harris decades after the Nigerian civil war.

I thought he wrote it before the war

justtoodark:


declaring biafra was a mistake....

Nigeria is the greatest mistake on the face of the earth..



It's the capital of the shithole

thesicilian:

What is my business with the history of your hometown? You think it's everyone that cares about some minor militant soldier from the East?

then stfu n stop mkn statements like " he's unknown "... Cos u don't know

BiafraIShere:
Lol, you are not just an indomie generation kid but one with no knowledge of Nigeria's history. You can't mention the exploits on the Biafran side without a mention of this great man! AKA Air raid, was Ojukwu's most trusted and dependable ally during The war. RIP sir, we love you!!!

You people make me laugh. Unfortunately for you people, he's not as popular as you'd have liked him to be. That's just a hard pill you'll have to swallow. Even Lawrence Anini was ten times more popular than him.

revolt:
then stfu n stop mkn statements like " he's unknown "... Cos u don't know

Sorry kid. He's not as popular as you thought he was.

Wisdomkosi:
By Wisdom Nwedene

According to multiple online sources, Biafran Hero, Col. Joseph Achuzie (Air-Raid) has died at the age of 89.

Joseph "Hannibal" Achuzie (born 1929 - 2018 ) was a Major in the Biafran Army.

Joseph Achuzie

Nickname(s) :Hannibal
Born : 1929 (89 years ]

Colonial Nigeria
Allegiance :Nigeria (-1967), Biafra (1967-1970)

Years of service :-1970

Rank : Major (Biafran Army)

Commands held: Biafran 11th Division, Biafran 11th Battalion, Biafran S Division, Battles/wars, Nigerian Civil War, First Invasion of Onitsha, Second Invasion of Onitsha, Invasion of Port Harcourt, Operation OAU, Siege of Owerri, Operation Tail-Wind

Source : http://igberetvnews.com/430868/sad-biafran-hero-col-joseph-achuzie-air-raid-is-dead-photo/

REST IN PEACE AFRICA'S GREATEST SOLDIER. WE YOUR CHILDREN, SALUTE YOU!

TOKUGAWA:
Abagana!

all you need to know about the ambush.

https://www.africanmilitaryblog.com/2017/12/how-biafran-made-weapon-ogbunigwe.html?m=1

and

https://www.africanmilitaryblog.com/2017/07/with-only-bayonet-biafran-soldier.html?m=1

You are so correct, obasanjo mentioned his name in his book "MY COMMAND" as Biafran officer air raid.Rest in peace soldier,you have played your part

AustineE1:

....You cannot discuss the Nigerian civil war without mentioning col. Achuzia,he was a war dog,brave in every sense of the word,the mention of his name bring fear and tremble in the enemies camp,he is a heros hero,a warriors warrior,the peoples soldier,in the military circle,he is known as Air raid,he was one of the 'mighty men of valor' during the civil war.
Though the afterlife is a place filled with uncertainties,we the living must do the fallen a favour by not forgetting the tales of there exploits. For me,he continues to live.
RIP to a soldiers soldier!

RIP hero of Biafra.We will never forget you.

Rip Sir

nawtyme:

Achuzie was a show man? The person who was beckoned on to go on difficult mission? The person who prevented murtala's troops from crossing the Niger and on their second attempt the Uchendu led abagana ambush occurred?

You should be the one to take history lessons.

You dey mind am? Once they manage buy mb they start typing rubbish without thinking or researching.

rest in pieces war criminal.

RIP my hero