List of People Killed at the Aba Women’s Riot of 1929
Below are the names and relevant details of individuals who lost their lives during the Aba Women’s Riot of 1929. The Aba Women’s Riot—also known as the Women’s War—was a major anti-colonial protest led by Igbo women against British colonial policies and warrant chiefs in southeastern Nigeria.
For a broader historical background and analysis of the causes, events, and impact of the riot, you can read about it here.
| Name | Gender | Town/Ethnic Origin | Where Killed |
| 1. Alimi Aromashodu | M | Lagos | Opobo |
| 2. Mary Nzekwe | F | Opobo | Opobo |
| 3. Mary Okoronkwo Jaja | F | Opobo | Opobo |
| 4. Rhoda Ronny Jaja | F | Opobo | Opobo |
| 5. Regina Cookey | F | Opobo | Opobo |
| 6. Leje Jaja | F | Opobo | Opobo |
| 7. Nwa Nwa Waribo Uranta | F | Opobo | Opobo |
| 8. Oruba | F | Opobo | Opobo |
| 9. Eka | F | Opobo | Opobo |
| 10. Omieseme | F | Nkoro | Opobo |
| 11. Nwikpebu | F | Nkoro | Opobo |
| 12. Barasua | F | Nkoro | Opobo |
| 13. Tulu | F | Nkoro | Opobo |
| 14. Abu | F | Nkoro | Opobo |
| 15. Iweribara | F | Nkoro | Opobo |
| 16. Adiaha Edem | F | Nkoro | Opobo |
| 17. Adiaha Okonja | F | Anang | Opobo |
| 18. Rebecca Thompson | F | Anang | Opobo |
| 19. Ariwa Mie | F | Andoni | Opobo |
| 20. Adiaha Ogbanaku | F | Andoni | Opobo |
| 21. Wife of Sanitary Headman | F | Asaba | Opobo |
| 22. Nwayi | F | Nkoro | Opobo |
| 23. Nsukprumai | F | Nkoro | Opobo |
| 24. Dubo | F | Ogoni | Opobo |
| 25. Yako | F | Ogoni | Opobo |
| 26. Yoti | F | Ogoni | Opobo |
| 27. Oroni Jaja | F | Opobo | Opobo |
| 28. Sui Dappa | F | Opobo | Opobo |
| 29. Addah Igbi | F | Opobo | Opobo |
| 30. Danuna | F | Ogoni | Opobo |
| 31. Alale (Alali) | F | Ogoni | Opobo |
| 32. Mary Tatare | F | Opobo | Opobo |
| 33. Mary Udo Ekpo | F | Abak | Abak |
| 34. Adiaha Umo | F | Abak | Abak |
| 35. Unwa Udo Udom | F | Afaha Obong | Abak |
| 36. Eyen Obot | F | Utu | Utu Etim Ekpo |
| 37. Eyen Nwan | F | Ikot—Akpan—Awa | Utu Etim Ekpo |
| 38. Enweke | F | Nsibung | Utu Etim Ekpo |
| 39. Sekere Ama | F | Utu | Utu Etim Ekpo |
| 40. Mary of Ubaku | F | Azumini | Utu Etim Ekpo |
| 41. Adiaha Ukpong | F | Nung Ikot | Utu Etim Ekpo |
| 42. Achonko | F | Udok Echiet | Utu Etim Ekpo |
| 43. Mbeke | F | Utu | Utu Etim Ekpo |
| 44. Ukwa Eyen Akpan | F | Ikot Isu | Utu Etim Ekpo |
| 45. Etok Ama | F | Utu | Utu Etim Ekpo |
| 46. Unwa Idiong | F | Ikot Nkum | Utu Etim Ekpo |
| 47. Unwa Atai | F | Utu | Utu Etim Ekpo |
| 48. Elizabeth (Eye Nnyang Umo) | F | Utu | Utu Etim Ekpo |
| 49. Adiaha Ama | F | Utu | Utu Etim Ekpo |
| 50. Okpo Ukot | F | Utu | Utu Etim Ekpo |
| 51. Umo Udo Nta | F | Utu | Utu Etim Ekpo |
| 52. Unidentified Ngwa (Owerri area) woman | F | unknown/Igbo | Utu Etim Ekpo |
The Aba Women’s Riot of 1929 remains a powerful reminder of the bravery and determination of Nigerian women who stood up against injustice under colonial rule.
The lives lost during the protest reflect the high cost of that resistance. Remembering those who were killed helps keep their stories alive and highlights the important role women played in challenging oppression and shaping Nigeria’s history.
Original Document of The List
Thanks for reading, OldNaija.com
Sources:
- Stoeltje, B., Allman, J., Geiger, S., & Musisi, N. (2003). Women in African Colonial Histories. African Studies Review, 46(3), 194. https://doi.org/10.2307/1515086
- Omipidan, T., & Omipidan, T. (2025, August 21). Aba Women’s Riots of 1929. OldNaija. https://oldnaija.com/2020/04/10/aba-womens-riots-1929/
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Sad history but much needed facts. They were brave women indeed.
Indeed they were. May their brave souls continue to rest in peace. Thanks for the visit, Africanista. I’m much honoured.