The Collection
The War Archive's Digital Collection offers public access to an extensive array of digitized ephemera, photo collections, relics, and historical documents meticulously curated from the Nigeria-Biafra civil war era.
Col. Okoli’s Bullet Scar
A healed bullet scar on the hip of Col. John Okoli, sustained during his service as an infantry officer of the Biafran army in the Nigerian Civil War. The scar appears to be well-healed but prominent, with visible contraction of the surrounding skin, likely resulting from the wound's severity and subsequent healing process.
Source Collection: Military.
Date: 14th January, 2024
Col. Okoli’s Military Uniform
Military Uniform belonging to Col. PJ Okoli. This khaki-colored uniform consists of a long-sleeve shirt with two front pockets and shoulder straps, and matching trousers. The shirt’s inner neck area features a name tag inscribed with "Olusanya & Bros" (the suspected manufacturer), "size 6," and Col. Okoli’s initials "PJ."
Source Collection: Military.
Date: 26 February, 2025