The power hitherto held by the Aro Confederacy quickly evaporated and Eze Kanu Okoro (king of Arochukwu), went into hiding but was later arrested. Although Aro dominance crumbled in March 1902, many Aros took part in guerilla campaigns against the British in the region such as in Afikpo (1902–1903), Ezza (1905), and other areas where the Aro had a particularly significant presence.
The power previously held by the Aro Confederacy rapidly diminished, Eze Kanu Okoro (king of Arochukwu) went into hiding but was later apprehended. Although Aro dominance collapsed in March 1902, many Aros participated in guerilla campaigns against the British in the region such as in Afikpo (1902–1903), Ezza (1905), and other areas where the Aro had a significant presence.