Military & Warfare

Nigerian Forces Take Control of Biafran Capital

Nigerian troops successfully captured Umuahia, the capital of the secessionist state of Biafra, during the Nigerian Civil War. This maneuver marked a significant turning point in the conflict, as the Nigerian military sought to reestablish control over the region. The battle involved intense fighting and strategic military operations that ultimately led to the fall of the Biafran government in Umuahia. The recapture was pivotal in consolidating Nigerian sovereignty and ending the Biafran separatist movement.

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