It is common for every war/conflict to have its peculiar nickname and unique vocabulary used during its course.
For example, a 16-year-long war fought in the 19th century in Yorubaland was nicknamed “Kiriji” which is an onomatopoeic word for the thunderous sounds of cannons used during the war.
Likewise, the “Mugbamugba” war got its name from the only food available (Igba/garden egg) during the Yoruba’s second attempt to regain Ilorin in 1824.IMAGIN!!!,AFTER HE GIVES HER EVERYTHING, SEE WHAT SHE DID TO HIS MOTHER AFTER SHE CAUGHT HER WITH ANOTHER MAN
The same goes for the Nigerian civil war and the crises that preceded it. Below is a list of such nicknames, slogans and operational code names. This article is absolutely educational, no offence is intended in any way.Read..The..Full…Article..