Benjamin Adekunle

Benjamin Adesanya Maja Adekunle (26 June 1936 – 13 September 2014) was a Nigerian Army leader. He served as general during many important Nigerian battles. Some of which, he is known for fighting at the Congo Crisis battles and fought during the Nigerian Civil War. He began his service years in 1958. He retired in 1974.

Benjamin Adekunle
Brigadier Benjamin Adekunle
General Officer Commanding 3 Armoured Division, Nigerian Army
In office July 1967 – May 1969
Succeeded by	Col. O. Obasanjo
Personal details
Born	(1936-06-26)26 June 1936 Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Died	13 September 2014(2014-09-13) (aged 78) Lagos, Nigeria
Alma mater	Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Military service
Nickname(s)	The Black Scorpion
Allegiance	Nigeria
Branch/service	Nigerian Army
Years of service	1958–1974
Rank	Brigadier
Commands	3 Marine Commando
Battles/wars	Congo Crisis Nigerian Civil War

Adekunle died in Lagos, Nigeria, aged 78.^[1]