Asaba Massacre

In October 1967, during the Nigerian Civil War, government troops massacred thousands of civilians in Asaba. This atrocity was suppressed by the Nigerian government and Britain, leading to a misunderstanding of its impact on the conflict. Drawing on archival sources and survivor interviews, this book reconstructs the history of the Asaba Massacre, redefining it as a pivotal point in the war. It also explores the lasting trauma, the reconstruction of memory, and the ongoing challenge of reconciliation in a nation still grappling with ethnic suspicion.