Siege of Owerri

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Siege of Owerri
Part of Nigerian Civil War
Date October 15, 1968 – April 25, 1969 (6 months, 1 week and 3 days) Location Owerri, Nigeria Result Biafran victory
Belligerents
Nigeria	Biafra
Commanders and leaders
E.A. Etuk Ted Hamman †	Timothy Onwuatuegwu Joseph Achuzie Ogbugo Kalu Azum Asoya Carl Gustaf von Rosen
Strength
3,000	unknown
Casualties and losses
1,800-2,700	unknown

The siege of Owerri (October 15, 1968 – April 25, 1969) was a battle between Nigerian and Biafran forces in the Nigerian Civil War. The capture was a major victory for the Biafrans because the victory opened up telephone lines, enhanced road telecommunications, and showed that with stiff resistance, Biafra could defeat Nigerian forces.