On October 7 , 1967 , citizens of Asaba were forced to leave their homes and attend a public dance in Asaba .
The Nigerian 2nd Division continued to pursue the Biafrans but were stopped after retreating Biafran soldiers detonated and collapsed the River Niger Bridge at Onitsha .
On October 7 , 1967 , citizens of Asaba were forced to leave soldiers ' homes and attend a public dance in Asaba .
The Nigerian 2nd Division continued to pursue the Biafrans but were stopped after retreating Biafran soldiers detonated and collapsed the River Niger Bridge at Onitsha .