This shows the ingenuity of the Igbos despite the limited resources at their disposal during the Nigerian civil war. It also shows that some myths or mysterious stories have some scientific explanation. Some people said that Ojukwu the late Biafran General appeared and disappeared during the war but the scientific explanation with reference to the bunker is than there is a channel linking the bunker area to another location which is presently a war museum in the Umuahia where he is said to appear on disappearing from the bunker area. The Biafrans even converted light sports airplanes to bombers and indigenously built their own...
Read moreGreat historical location of the famous hiding place of the late Gen Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, during the Nigerian Civil War. You should visit there to understand the richness and vastness of the Igbo heritage. These days, there's a beautiful park in the compound where people who want to host receptions for their weddings and other parties can rent. I attended a wedding there last year. There's security, space and...
Read moreThe bunker housed the comrade of Biafran War Late Ojukwu. The place has good spacious environment with some of the old houses that beg to be touched or maintained. The entrance has a police checkpoint that guards it. Generally it's a good place to hangout and host events. You'll be thrilled to discover the hideout that housed the famous General Ojukwu...
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