Jonathan Mourns as Brigadier General Benjamin Adekunle Passes On

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President Goodluck Jonathan and the late Brigadier General Adekunle
Late Brigadier General Adekunle Ibrahim
Late Brigadier General Benjamin Adekunle

September 13, 2014 – President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has extended his sincere commiserations to the family of late Brigadier-General Benjamin Adekunle who passed away earlier today.

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Ruben Abati said in a statement that the President joins them and other Nigerians in mourning the very courageous soldier who achieved national fame during the Nigerian civil war for his gallant leadership of the 3rd Marine Commandoes in the successful effort to defend the unity and territorial integrity of the country.

“President Jonathan believes that General Adekunle’s civil war heroics, which made him easily one of the most celebrated military commanders of his generation, have ensured that he will always be honoured and remembered as a valiant soldier who served his fatherland exceptionally well at a very trying time in its history”, he said, adding that as the Black Scorpion’s soul returns to the Almighty Creator, President Jonathan enjoins his family, friends, former military colleagues and all who mourn his passing to also give thanks to God for blessing the nation with fearless soldiers and patriots of his calibre who stand ready to lay down their lives for the peace, unity and progress of their country.

“President Jonathan prays that God Almighty will comfort the grieving family and associates of General Adekunle and grant his departed soul eternal rest”, he said.

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