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Abagana Ambush: See How Biafran Army Killed Over 500 Nigerian Troops in One Attack

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The Abagana Ambush of March 31st 1968 is one out of the many confrontations between Nigerian and Biafran troops during the civil war which lasted for exactly two years, six months and nine days. It was during this ambush that the Nigerian army suffered the heaviest single loss in the civil war.In October 1967, the 2nd Division of the Nigerian Army, led by Col. Murtala Muhammed, chased Biafran Soldiers into Onitsha. Right after the Biafran army crossed into Onitsha, they blew up a part of the River Niger Bridge to prevent the Nigerian troops from crossing.

Struck on the other side of the river, the Nigerian troops turned back to Asaba and ransacked the town in an attack that is later known in Nigerian history as the Asaba Massacre of 1967.

In December 1967, the 2nd Division of the Nigerian Army finally crossed the River Niger Bridge into Onitsha and captured the city after three failed attempts.

After crossing into Onitsha, the Murtala-led 2nd Division planned to link up with the 1st Division, led by Col. Shuwa, which was penetrating the Igbo heartland from the north through Nsukka in Enugu. So, on the 31st of March 1968, the Nigerian 2nd Division moved out towards Enugu in a long convoy escorted by armored cars…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

The Abagana Ambush

Prolific Nigerian novelist, Chinua Achebe, wrote: “The amalgamation of these two forces, the Nigerian Army hoped, would then serve as a formidable force that would ‘smash the Biafrans”.

Col. Murtala Muhammed was said to have assembled and deployed a convoy of 102 vehicles which included troop carriers, fuel tankers and four armoured cars to facilitate this plan on March 31, 1968.

However, the Biafran secret intelligence caught wind of the plan and reported it to a higher Biafran command which instantly planned an ambush. A 700-man troop, led by Major Jonathan Uchendu, was given the task to ambush the invading Nigerian force at Abagana in the Enugu-Onitsha highway.

The unsuspecting Nigerian 2nd division, numbering about 6000 soldiers, marched on until they were halted by a surprise attack from a smaller but well-prepared Biafran army. The Biafran troops allowed the Nigerian troops to march right into their midst before raining bullets on them. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

A homemade rocket called ogbunigwe was used during the Abagana Ambush. One of the ogbunigwe rockets was launched directly at a fuel tanker in the Nigerian army convoy leading to chains of explosions which created a 400-metre conflagration that incinerated men and metals within seconds.

Refuelling vehicles exploded and burnt many infantry units. After the OGBUNIGWE rocket attack, Biafran soldiers opened fire, killing what is left of the shocked 2nd division of the Nigerian Army.

About 600 Nigerian soldiers died in the attack; many others scampered in different directions. Col. Murtala Muhammed was relieved of duty afterwards and never commanded a division again during the war. Although some accounts put Murtala as having been among those in the convoy, this had not been definitively shown to have been the case.

Jonathan Uchendu, the commander of the Biafran army that led the Abagana Ambush, recounted that the sight of the 2nd Division convoy almost paralyzed his troops. His boys were so anxious to start firing, more out of panic than anything else.

He asked them to remain calm until he gave the command. He allowed much of the Nigerian 2nd Division convoy to pass through. His boys were shocked why he would allow them go through into the Biafran held zone.

They were nervous and suspicious, yet they trusted his military gallantry and so awaited to know his strategy.

The Abagana Ambush was probably the most resounding battle ever won by the Biafrans during the Nigerian-Biafran war

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Boss Kicks Out Cleaner For Bringing Newborn Baby to Office, Gives Her All His Money the Next Day

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A young mother named Clara was on her way to work when she found an abandoned newborn baby in a stroller. Shocked by this heart-wrenching sight, Clara couldn’t bear to leave the baby alone in the cold. She decided to bring the baby with her to the office, despite knowing her boss had strict rules about personal matters in the workplace.

However, when Clara’s boss, Mr. Gilmore, discovered the baby in the office, he flew into a rage and accused Clara of breaking the rules. He yelled at her and threatened to terminate her employment. Clara was taken aback by his reaction and realized that she didn’t want to work in such an unsympathetic environment. She packed her things and decided to find a new job…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

While waiting outside the office for the police to arrive and take the baby, Clara explained her situation to the officers. They understood her predicament and sympathized with her. Clara knew she had to move on and look for a new job, leaving the fate of the baby in the hands of the authorities.

The following day, Clara received a message from the construction office asking her to attend a meeting with HR. Expecting to be fired, Clara entered the meeting with mixed emotions. However, to her surprise, Mr. Gilmore was there and apologized for his outburst the previous day. He explained that the stress of the meeting had overwhelmed him and he had sensory issues.

Mr. Gilmore shared a personal story of how his grandson had once gotten lost, and a kind stranger had stayed with him until they were reunited. He expressed his gratitude for the stranger’s act of kindness and recognized Clara’s honorable actions in taking care of the abandoned baby. Clara was astonished by his apology and felt a sense of redemption. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

In a generous gesture, Mr. Gilmore not only apologized but also offered Clara a raise, compensation, and the money in an account as a token of appreciation. Although Clara initially tried to refuse, Mr. Gilmore insisted, wanting to express his gratitude in a meaningful way.

A few days later, Clara learned that the baby’s mother had been found. It turned out that someone had taken the stroller with the baby when the mother had been momentarily distracted and accidentally left it behind. Clara’s actions had saved the family from a potential tragedy.

With the money and support from Mr. Gilmore, Clara’s life took a positive turn. She decided to start her own cleaning service, determined to be her own boss and never be at the mercy of others again.

This story highlights the power of compassion and understanding. Clara’s act of kindness not only helped an abandoned baby but also led to a surprising change in her own life. It serves as a reminder that even in difficult circumstances, acts of empathy can have a profound impact and open doors to new opportunities.

 

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Dad is arrested after his 14-year-old daughter installs a Nest video camera in her bedroom.

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The man, 47, has been arrested for child abuse after his teen daughter used a home security camera to catch him in the act. Damon Becnel was taken into custody and charged with child and animal abuse on Jan. 2.

The teen’s mother, Allison Tringas, reportedly said her daughter complained about Becnel’s alleged abuse for years, but no one believed her. So, the 14-year-old installed Nest security cameras in her home to prove it…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

“My daughter eventually reached the point that she finally installed a video in her bedroom because nobody believed her,” Tringas told WHJG.

On Dec. 27, the teen submitted video footage from her bedroom camera to authorities. The disturbing footage allegedly shows Becnel abusing the family’s dog, yelling and grabbing the teen by her hair.

“While the defendant is on the bed, the defendant is seen pulling out a knife and pointing it at the dog while yelling ‘I will cut this dog’s f**king eyeballs out, I’ll f**king do it,’” the arrest report read. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Towards the end of the six-minute video, Becnel can allegedly be seen head-butting his daughter.

“The defendant yells some more and uses his head to strike the victim in the head. The victim’s head can be heard booming off the wall behind her and she immediately begins crying,” the report described.

Tringas, who doesn’t have custody of her daughter, told WHJG she was outraged when she saw her daughter being abused.

“When I saw the video for the first time I puked,” Tringas recalled.

According to the report, Becnel is a well-known business owner. He has been released on bond.

 

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Man who indecently assaulted 4 girls walked free when the judge explained to the victims why ‘jail isn’t appropriate’!

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According to the court documents, the 20-year-old defendant, Christopher, pleaded guilty to ra-ing one young girl and se-ually abusing three others over the course of a year.

But, unfortunately,, thanks to the judge’s sympathy, he won’t even set foot inside of a prison cell for any of his crimes. The victims of the defendant are tormented by the fact that their se-ual abuser will not be jailed for his actions. The defendant was formally charged with first-degree ra-e, third-degree ra-e, and se-ual abuse involving multiple minors when he was only 17 years old…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

The abuse occurred over the course of a year at his home. He later pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree se* abuse, third-degree attempted abuse, and third-degree ra-e.

Per reports, Judge Murphy said in front of Belter and his victims that he agonized over whether or not to imprison the rapist. He then announced that Belter would receive no jail time and just eight years of probation for his crimes because jailing him wouldn’t be an appropriate sentence.

Judge Murphy went on to say that he came to his decision based on the ra-ist’s age at the time of the crimes. The defendant was 16 or 17 when he ra-ed a teen girl and se-ually abused three others, whose ages ranged from 15 to 16 years. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

“I agonized — I’m not ashamed to say that I actually prayed over what is the appropriate sentence in this case. because there was great pain. There was great harm — There were multiple crimes committed in the case,” Judge Murphy explained. “It seems to me that a sentence that involves incarceration or partial incarceration isn’t appropriate, so I am going to sentence you to probation.” Although the defendant is required to register as a se* offender, he received a sentence of two years interim probation which, if completed, will earn him Youthful Offender status. His probation restrictions include no contact with minors, living with his parents, employment or full-time student status, and no internet. “It’s going to be like a sword hanging over your head for the next eight years,” Judge Murphy remarked.

Christopher’s victims learned in court that he would receive no jail time. Understandably, they were stunned and disgusted with the judge’s decision.

One of the victim’s attorneys attributed the merciful sentence to Christopher’s race and economic status. “I am deeply, deeply disappointed. I expected a different outcome today,” declared Cohen, attorney. “Justice was not done today. He is privileged. He comes from money. He is white. He was sentenced as an adult, appropriately — for an adult to get away with these crimes is unjust.”

 

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