Abagana ambush
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The Abagana Ambush (March 31, 1968) was an ambush by Biafran guerrilla troops led by Major Jonathan Uchendu that wiped out the Nigerian 2 Division.[9] Of the 6,000 Nigerian troops ambushed, only a very small number survived, including the 2nd Division's commander, General Murtala Muhammed.
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Abagana Ambush | |||||||
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Part of Nigerian Civil War | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Nigeria | Biafra | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Murtala Muhammed | Jonathan Uchendu[nb 1] | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
6,000 soldiers[nb 2] 106 vehicles | 700 soldiers[4] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
5,800-5,900[5][8][7] | Light |
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