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1967: I Took Leaf To Cover Myself, I Continued Praying That Whoever Picks It, I’ll Open Fire-Nde Sati Yilwat

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Nde Sati Yilwat, a former Nigerian soldier who fought on the federal side during the Nigerian Civil War, has recalled a terrifying night in Owerri when he hid beneath bamboo leaves for hours after Biafran forces launched a counterattack, saying he prepared himself for what he believed could be his final battle.

Yilwat shared the experience during an interview on The Yellow Podcast, on Sunday, 28 June, 2026, while reflecting on some of the most dangerous moments he encountered during the 1967–1970 civil war. 

His account focused on the period after Nigerian troops captured Owerri, only for Biafran soldiers to return under the cover of darkness.

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