Obegu is a rural autonomous community located in Ugwunagbo local government area of Abia State south-eastern Nigeria. Its postal code is 453120.[1][2]

Obegu
Town
Obegu is located in Nigeria
Obegu
Obegu
Location of Obegu in Nigeria
Coordinates: 4°59′4.1053″N 7°19′32.82″E / 4.984473694°N 7.3257833°E / 4.984473694; 7.3257833
Country Nigeria
StateAbia State
Local Government AreaUgwunagbo
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
ZIP
453120

Conflict

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After a series of failed negotiations, Obegu would be invaded by the Royal Niger Company of Britain in 1901. This marked the start of the Anglo-Aro War (1901-1902) between the Company and Nigeria.

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "Obegu". Igala Wikipedia. Retrieved 9 Jul 2015.
  2. ^ Temple Chima Ubochi (30 January 2012). "A MORNING WITH KIDNAPPERS IN ABA, NIGERIA (1)". Nigeria World. Retrieved 26 July 2015.