Obegu

Town in Abia State, Nigeria

4°59′4.1053″N 7°19′32.82″E / 4.984473694°N 7.3257833°E / 4.984473694; 7.3257833Country

NigeriaStateAbia StateLocal Government AreaUgwunagboTime zoneUTC+1 (WAT)ZIP

453120

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]

Conflict

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

Emeka Ananaba, former Deputy Governor of Abia State
Nathan Kanu — Nigerian priest

References

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