By Jimmy
Bianca Ojukwu, the wife of the late Biafran leader, Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, has disclosed the existence of a mass grave in Anambra State.
Ojukwu revealed this in a statement she posted on her Facebook page on Tuesday, titled, ‘A mass grave site discovered in Anambra sealed off for forensic investigation.’
Although the former Nigerian Ambassador to Spain did not disclose the location of the grave site, she stated that the discovery was brought through testimonies to the attention of the Commission of Inquiry. She also added that, according to witnesses who appeared before the Anambra Truth, Justice and Peace Commission, about 322 persons were verified as killed or dead as a result of violence.
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“We are living in alarming and anxiety-inducing times, but we prayed to God to heal our land,” Bianca said. ”The Anambra Truth, Justice and Peace Commission has concluded its second phase of public hearing. Our Commission, headed by Prof. Chidi Odinkalu interrogated a total of 39 witnesses who testified on oath while 243 exhibits were collected during the course of the proceedings.
“The commission also met with 31 petitioners, including 11 organizations, 19 communities and one individual during the marathon sittings from October 26 to November 3, 2023.”
The former ambassador also added, “Some 322 persons were verified as killed or dead as a result of violence as testified by the witnesses while so many are still missing or their fate not yet verified. 18 persons have been categorically identified as missing or disappeared. In the course of the proceedings, the gruesome discovery of a mass grave site was brought by testimonies, to the attention of the commission.
When contacted to know if the state government was aware of the development, the Press Secretary to the Governor, Christian Aburime, said a formal report had not been presented on it.
