February 1970 - End of a Rebellion - In January 1970

February 1970 - End of a Rebellion - In January 1970 Ojukwu went into exile in Cote D'Ivoire, and his deputy, Lieutenant-Colonel Philip Effiong, was left to announce the end of secession and negotiate terms for peace. The re-integration of the secessionist areas took place more easily than many observers predicted. Back under control, the secessionist soon realized the federal troops had not indulged in genocide as their leaders would have had them believe. At the end of the war a general amnesty was offered to all those who had fought against the Nigerian army. (Photograph by Drum Photographer @ BAHA)

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