Asaba massacre: Colonel Taiwo’s son calls for forgiveness

Retired Major General Ahmed Taiwo, son of the late Colonel Ibrahim Taiwo, has urged the Nigerian people to seek forgiveness and engage in open, truthful discussions about the painful events in the nation's history, particularly the Asaba Massacre of 1967. Speaking in a recent interview on Channels TV, Ahmed emphasized the importance of acknowledging past atrocities as the first step towards healing and reconciliation.

He expressed regret over his father's involvement in the massacre and called for a national dialogue to address the wounds left by such tragedies. Ahmed urged Nigerians to confront difficult historical events rather than suppressing them, stating that open conversations could lead to genuine forgiveness and healing.