First Invasion of Onitsha

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First Invasion of Onitsha
Part of Biafran War
Onitsha First Invasion of Onitsha (Nigeria)
Date October 4–12, 1967 (1 week and 1 day) Location Onitsha Result Biafran victory
Belligerents
Nigeria	Biafra
Commanders and leaders
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

The First Invasion of Onitsha (October 4 − October 12, 1967) was a battle and military offensive fought during the Nigerian Civil War between Biafran and Nigerian forces. The Nigerian Army's 2nd Division managed to seize control of Onitsha for less than a day before being pushed out and crushed by Biafran soldiers.