Benjamin Adekunle
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Benjamin Adesanya Maja Adekunle (26 June 1936 – 13 September 2014) was a Nigerian Army Brigadier and Civil War commander.
Quick Facts Brigadier, General Officer Commanding 3 Infantry Division, Nigerian Army ...
Benjamin Adekunle | |
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General Officer Commanding 3 Infantry Division, Nigerian Army | |
In office July 1967 – May 1969 | |
Succeeded by | O. Obasanjo |
Personal details | |
Born | (1936-06-26)26 June 1936 Kaduna, British Nigeria |
Died | 13 September 2014(2014-09-13) (aged 78) Lagos, Nigeria |
Alma mater | Royal Military Academy Sandhurst |
Nickname(s) | "The Black Scorpion" "Na Cinema"[1] |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Nigeria |
Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
Years of service | 1958–1974 |
Rank | Brigadier |
Commands | 3 Marine Commando Division |
Battles/wars | |
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