First Nigerian Offensive

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Was the first Nigerian military offensive against the secessionist Republic of Biafra during the Nigerian Civil War.

Chronology

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July 1967: During the Nigerian Civil War in 1967, the Nigerian Federal troops led by General Benjamin Adekunle advanced on the town of Nsukka, which was a stronghold of the breakaway Republic of Biafra. The town eventually fell to the Nigerian forces.

October 1967: Biafran Col. Ogi officially surrendered to government forces of Gen. Adekunle in Calabar.

October 1967: The Nigerian Armycaptured Enugu.

September 1967: End of the Republic of Benin.

September 1967: The Biafran military administrator declared the Republic of Benin.

July 1967: The Nigerian 2nd brigade captured Gakem, Ogudu, and Ogoja.