Operation Tiger Claw

BelligerentsNigeriaBiafraCommanders and leadersBenjamin Adekunle
Muhammadu Buhari  (WIA)
Strength Unknown UnknownCasualties and losses Unknown Unknown

Operation Tiger Claw was a military operation and battle in the Nigerian Civil War, fought between Nigerian and Biafran military forces. The battle took place in the major port of Calabar. The Nigerian forces were led by Benjamin Adekunle, while the Biafrans were led by Maj. . The aftermath was a major loss to the Biafrans as it cost them the loss one of their largest ports and exacerbated the naval blockade imposed against them by Nigeria.