Monday, March 14th 1967.
Footage of an interview with John Anyogu, the Bishop of Enugu, the capital city of Nigeria's Eastern Region.
In the interview, Bishop Anyogu cautioned against the use of further violence during the crisis which has gripped the country. By this time, the Eastern region had withdrawn from virtually all areas of the federation short of declaring its secession.
Also, scenes of students in Enugu demonstrating in support of Lt. Colonel Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, the military governor of the Eastern region, and against Lt. Colonel Yakubu Gowon, the leader of the federation who emerged as head of state and supreme commander after the overthrow of Maj. Gen. J.T.U. Aguiyi-Ironsi in July 1966.
Source: Reuters News Archives.
