Joseph Achuzie

Joseph Achuzia
Joseph Achuzia
Nickname(s)	Hannibal
Born	1929; Asaba, British Nigeria
Died	26 February 2018 (aged 88–89); Asaba, Nigeria
Allegiance	Nigeria (until 1967); Biafra (1967–1970);
Years of service	1960s –1970
Rank	Colonel
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; ;

Joseph "Hannibal" Achuzia (1929 – 26 February 2018)^[2]^[3] was a Nigerian British-trained aeronautical engineer who served as a major in the Biafran Army during the Nigerian Civil War.

^ "Breaking: Ex-Briafan soldier, Col. Joseph Achuzie Hannibal dies at 90". 2018-02-26. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
^ "Civil war veteran, Joseph Achuzia, dies at 90 | Premium Times Nigeria". February 26, 2018.
^ Uzodinma, Emmanuel (February 27, 2018). "Joe Achuzie: Ohanaeze Youths declare 4 days of mourning".

[1] "Breaking: Ex-Briafan soldier, Col. Joseph Achuzie Hannibal dies at 90". 2018-02-26. Retrieved 2018-02-26.

[2] "Civil war veteran, Joseph Achuzia, dies at 90 | Premium Times Nigeria". February 26, 2018.

[3] Uzodinma, Emmanuel (February 27, 2018). "Joe Achuzie: Ohanaeze Youths declare 4 days of mourning".

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