Odi massacre

The Odi massacre was an attack carried out on 20 November 1999, by the Nigerian Armed Forces against the predominantly Ijaw town of Odi in Bayelsa State. The attack came in the context of an ongoing conflict in the Niger Delta over indigenous rights to oil resources and environmental protection. It is estimated that over 900 civilians were killed in the attack. Quotes It was an unforgettable day. Odi will not forget that incident even in the next 100 years. The river and roads were covered in blood. It is better imagined than remembered. I lost my younger brother, Daddy Ken; I lost my mother and father that faithful day. Mr Niweigha who witnessed and survived the massacre shared how he escaped, how the massacre birthed the spread of militancy in the entire Niger Delta The truth is that Odi people never converged and planned to kill policemen or anybody. We are peaceful in nature. It was a gang of bandits called ‘Asawana boys’ that killed the policemen. They are the ones that brought this mayhem on us because they were using Odi as their safe haven at the time. Mr. Niweigha said External links Category:Massacres in Nigeria