Invasion of Umuahia

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Invasion of Umuahia
Part of Biafran War
Date December 20 – December 24, 1969 Location Umuahia and Arochukwu
Belligerents
Nigeria	Biafra
Commanders and leaders
Olusegun Obasanjo Mohammed Shuwa	Wilson Odo
Strength
15,000	10,000
Casualties and losses
Unknown	Unknown

The Invasion of Umuahia (March 20-December 24, 1969) was a military conflict during the Biafran War between Nigerian and Biafran soldiers. The Invasion of Umuahia occurred during the final stages of the Civil War and happened eight months prior to the Biafran surrender.