First Invasion of Onitsha
The First Invasion of Onitsha (October 4 − October 12, 1967) was a large military conflict between Biafran and Nigerian forces. The Nigerian 2nd Division managed to seize control of Onitsha for less than one day before being massacred by Biafran soldiers.
| First Invasion of Onitsha | |||||||
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| Part of Biafran War | |||||||
Onitsha First Invasion of Onitsha (Nigeria) | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Nigeria | Biafra | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Murtala Muhammed Ipoola Alani Akinrinade |
Joseph Achuzie Assam Nsudoh Mike Inveso | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 10,000-15,000 | unknown | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 5,000-10,000 | unknown | ||||||
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