First Invasion of Onitsha

BelligerentsNigeriaBiafraCommanders and leadersMurtala Muhammed
Ipoola Alani AkinrinadeJoseph Achuzie

Strength 10,000–15,000 UnknownCasualties 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.