Benjamin Adekunle’s death, monumental loss to Nigeria – Ajimobi The Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi has commiserated with the family, friends and associates of the late Brigadier-General Benjamin Adekunle (rtd.), describing the passing away of the civil war hero as a monumental loss to the country. The governor stated this in a statement issued in Ibadan on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Festus Adedayo. Governor Abiola Ajimobi said that he was extremely saddened by the news of the death of Gen. Adekunle, popularly known as Black Scorpion. ``Although Gen. Adekunle had for some time now been facing some health challenges, his death at this material time when the country is passing through difficult times, in terms of security and national cohesion, is tragic and shocking,’’ he said. The governor described the late general as a fine officer-gentleman, a nationalist and patriotic Nigerian who exploited his military expertise to rescue Nigeria from the brink of precipice and ensured that the country remained one indivisible entity. ``Gen. Adekunle served the Nigerian Army with all his might and he was equally celebrated but never compromised on the need to end the agonizing civil war and bring peace back to the country. ``Since death is an inevitable end for all mortals, the late Gen. Adekunle should, therefore, be celebrated for his nationalistic posturing rather than being mourned. That Nigeria still remains one today is a pointer to the fact that Black Scorpion lived a fulfilled life,’’ he said. Governor Ajimobi prayed the Almighty God to grant the soul of the deceased eternal rest and the family to bear the irreparable loss.
Posted on: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 10:07:02 +0000
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