Capture of Owerri (1969 AD)

Capture of Owerri took place in 1969 AD during Nigerian Civil War.

Battle facts

Year: 1969 AD
Date: 1969-04-25
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Nigerian Civil War
Commanders (A): E.A. Etuk, Ted Hamman
Commanders (B): Timothy Onwuatuegwu, Joseph Achuzie, Ogbugo Kalu, Azum Asoya, Carl Gustaf von Rosen
Casualties: approx. 1,800–2,700Unknown
Outcome: Biafran victory
Coordinates: 5.483°, 7.033°