"Capture of Owerri"@en . "2,700" . . . "The Capture of Owerri, (October 15, 1968 \u2013 April 25, 1969), was a military conflict between Nigerian and Biafran forces. 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."@en . "unknown" . . "Biafran victory" . . . . "1968-10-15Z"^^ . . . "3,000" .