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Siege of Owerri
Part of Nigerian Civil War
DateOctober 15, 1968 – April 25, 1969
(6 months, 1 week and 3 days)
Location
Owerri, Nigeria
Result Biafran victory
Belligerents
Siege of Owerri Nigeria Siege of Owerri 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.

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