Who is Gladys from Girls at War, and Other Stories and what is their importance?

Gladys is a beautiful young woman eager to join the war effort for Nigerian independence. She crosses paths with the high ranking official Reginald Nwankwo several times. The third time, Gladys is walking to a friend's house, and Reginald notices her standing by the side. He picks her up and offers to drive her the rest of the way. They stop by is residence first, where they hear a plane fly over. Gladys and Reginald huddle in his shelter and make love.