A Military Award for Paratrooper, Ibusa's Col Emmanuel 'Animal' Nzekwue (retd) By Emeka Esogbue For his services and contributions to the Nigerian Military, the Nigerian Army recently honoured Obi Col Emmanuel 'Animal' Nzekwue with an award. Obi Col Emmanuel Nzekwue, a retired Nigerian Army Officer from Ibusa was later awarded a plaque. The officer, Obi (Col) Nzekwu (retd) is noted for his gallantry in military expeditions. Historian, Dr. Anthony Nwaezeigwe, Nzekwue's community kinsman claimed that Col Nzekwue, the man fondly called "Animal Power," is the best and highest paratroop jumper in Africa but it is likely judging from the efforts recorded by the retired Nigerian brave soldier. Writing in Anioma Watch, a forum of Anioma people, at home and in the Diaspora, a copy he later sent to PEN MASTER after the award conferred on him, Izu Anioma Activist, Philip Elueme stated that Nzekwue made 4,760 successful daredevil plunges or drops from the sky,...
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