 The siege was broken by a relieving British force but only after the Burmese had killed its commander again, Captain Atkinson.Riding on his success, U Ottama reconsolidated his forces in the Minbu region.He then assumed the title of Mingyi and appointed five lieutenants – Bo Yaw Baw, Bo Kan Thi, U Ottara, Bo Kin and Bo Byaing Gyi – to take over villages under his domain.