The Most Dreaded Army Officer Ever!! Brigadier Benjamin 'Black Scorpion' Adekunle

[@BestPropertyDealz]

Men of that generation were simply built different. Whether you like them or hate them, just try to watch Ojukwu, Yakubu, Adekunle, Nzeogwu, Ademoyega and other military men of the 50s and 60s. They were simply stellar and well spoken! Listen to this man speak in such gracious and confident manner. I'm Igbo by the way.

[@davidajayi4440]

This is very correct. I noticed it, they are confident and eloquent. Everything fell off

[@ikgodwin7492]

Remember there was then "Standard Education" of the colonialists and the manners that follow suit.

[@igbajoseph5901]

You are so correct

[@kobbyattah472]

That’s so true. You can’t take those qualities from them. They were men with iron fists in velvet gloves.

[@adebarijoseph8395]

REST IN POWER ❤❤❤

[@tivcentric]

Keep the videos coming Sir, you have my support

[@uzomahogbolu399]

Eloquent n confident, a soldier's soldier, a true pro to the core!💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼♥️

[@ekusondebango3568]

And a street level 'pharmaceutical' peddler to boot.

[@newton6936]

​@@ekusondebango3568elaborate

[@KwameAmedzo]

​@@ekusondebango3568 what does that mean

[@ekusondebango3568]

@@KwameAmedzo Simply means a person who peddles pharmaceuticals on street corners. Try counting your teeth with your tongue.

[@ibrahimsalami4014]

He was a fearless warrior. Highly qualified, eloquent, and super smart. He helped to keep Nigeria one. May his soul rest in peace.

[@pukpabi]

Next time, fight for your Fulani masters. Brainless

[@SundayAshiedu]

Where is the unity today? What has the unity done for Nigeria and Nigerians? What has the unity done for you as an individual in Nigeria? This were innocent soldiers who were deceived by Britain to ignorantly fought for Fulani domination thinking they were fighting for one Nigeria unity.

[@ibrahimsalami4014]

​@@SundayAshiedu Unity is for those who identify as Nigerians. The idea of Biafra, as clung to by many, may never materialize. It's important to note that I have lost relatives from both my parents' sides, who are from the western and eastern regions of the country during the civil war. The Igbo people are diverse and not a single entity; a separation now could lead to further divisions into smaller groups. It's crucial to consider this perspective. I share Igbo heritage, so this is not a baseless argument. Your hatred for other Nigerians outside of your tribal enslavement is not the solution to Nigeria's problems. 99% of the world today has numerous ethnic groups forming their countries. Most of the successful Igbos achieved success in other parts of the nation. Stop fanning the flames of disunity as it will get you nowhere.

[@SundayAshiedu]

@@ibrahimsalami4014 First of all, I never said anything about Biafra. Why bringing Biafra into this! You nailed the point that unity of Nigeria is for those who identifies themselves as Nigerians. This is the perfect reason why you and those who identifies as Nigerians should keep their Nigeria and enjoy it. And, let those who does not identify themselves as Nigerians that wants to leave leave for peace to reign. Why would anyone in their right mind would want to live with someone that does not want to live with them. Coexistence is not by force anywhere in the world but only in Nigeria or Africa. You can not coexist with those that does not want to coexist with you. Sorry for your lost in the war. I am praying very hard for you and your one Nigerianist. May one Nigeria happen to you. Please, I want you to say amen. You better say amen.

[@EHIOYEN]

Keep Nigeria those make him a hero because there is no one Nigeria

[@JimohMusa-o6r]

Adekunle left his footprints in the sands of time. Love him or hate him there is no denying the fact that he was an accomplished military officer.

[@olarenwajufalusi4979]

He is and only Black Scorpion in our Military Class of Valour

[@martinclement1222]

Finally a detailed video about dis hero. God bless u sir

[@adetolaodukoya3493]

Yes so true finally

[@GSoftagon]

I remember in those days, they will graft the picture of his head to a black scorpion picture, in the middle of an Almanac! He was so fearless to the point of misery! Bigger soldiers, smaller ones, etc. feared him. He decongested the port of Lagos in few days that he took over. Nobody messed with The Black Scorpion. Now on the use of English, most officers of those days speak fluent English. Have you heard Ojukwu speak? Same goes for Lt Nzeogwu. Tafawa Balewa, who wasn't a soldier was tagged "the golden tongue of Nigeria." Oh my, just hear him over the radio in those days. You can still find Balewa on KZbin and listen to him. Gowon had to let him go. He was just too fearless.

[@waskyhenry6306]

Correction 😂. Nzeogwu was a Major and not a Lieutenant.

[@GSoftagon]

@@waskyhenry6306 Ok. Thanks for the correction.

[@nwanivictory4686]

Yup. Education in the military was a really important thing due to the foreign missions most of them were assigned.

[@olusolaoso4397]

Late Brigadier Benjamin Adekunle was really a gr8 soldier who fought d civil war galanky.May his gentle continue to RIP.Amen

[@MilesDeiOlufeagba]

Interestingly, for someone whose name "Maja" in Yoruba translates to "don't fight" in English, he sure had lot of fight in him. Rest in power, General...

[@adekoyaadetomiwa3949]

Weak😂 me oo😅

[@osaorobor9021]

Benjamin Adekunle was a true soldier and pride of Nigerian army.

[@Michael-rc7pe]

adekunle was a man of honour....if there was going to be a war, he was going to fight it free and fair...he actually tried to escort igbo soldiers from kaduna back to enugu to join their biafra brothers......but ofcourse alimajiri janjaweed fulani wouldnt agree......thats why we shouldnt fight too much with our yoruba brothers....we were fighting a war....adekunle and the other yoruba soldiers were just doing their jobs....and even in the mist of doing their jobs.....adekunle was still an honourable soldier.....he deserves to be respected...... i love those who try to go into a battle playing it free and fair.....

[@Michael-rc7pe]

im igbo.....but i will honour adekunle as one of the respected and honourable soldiers in nigeria's history

[@Margaret_weston]

Free and fair Indeed. If it was so the coup that leads to war wouldn't have been fair if leaders from the region were killed. ​@@Michael-rc7pe

[@oluladimeji]

Igbos dont have respect for anybody from other tribes. You guys hate every yoruba person to the core. Trust them at your peril words for oduduwa indigenes

[@king-georgespearsey]

I just admire his confidence and soundness of mind

[@estherlolo5086]

Confidence and soundness of mind for the demise of millions of civilians,that confidence kee u there

[@DatChannel331]

Viewing this video allowed my family to find more information out about my Uncle Victor who served under General Adekunle... he's standing next to him at 1:23

[@olatundeoyebola3818]

Col. Victor Banjo?

[@danielchile6845]

@@olatundeoyebola3818nooo

[@azukaavaz1232]

Pls who.is uncle victor

[@TheBronzeSage]

@@olatundeoyebola3818 I read his account of the war as well.

[@AlexAdekunle-x8g]

Your uncle Victor banjo was a great betrayer to the Yoruba's, a bonafide Omoale who got my grandfather killer during the civil war while fighting for the igbo's. He & the rest of his blood relations which includes you, will never no peace in this life or the next.

[@bidexiiinaijmilvideos1098]

A very tactical officer and rugged soldier. Nice documentary

[@MinenhleSibanda-t3d]

Men of those day's eloquent in speaking if you listen yo Obafemi Awolowo sit Tafawa Balewa Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe and most of the them in 60's you will love English

[@johnmbu5148]

This officer was and forever my hero. As child growing, I admired him so much so that I was given the name 'Black Scorpion' My admiration of this man was so passionate that my parents thought I would end being a soldier. Till date my xter still portrays that of a military officer.

[@oyesholakolawole2269]

One of his quotes he said “I didn’t start this war Ojukwu did but I have a war I must win “ I just love the man growing up, we would have been over run by Biafran soldiers. They were stopped at Ore

[@newton6936]

If you believe that ojukwu started that war then you can believe any rubbish but of cos you are Nigerian, you guys are used to believing lies.

[@newton6936]

You would have being overrun by biafran soldiers but it was cool to overrun then? Anyways they went into ore cos lagos was the capital other than that, they have no business with ore.

[@gediontimileyin8814]

A book will do you a lot of good. “Why we struck” by ademoyega ademulegun would be a good start

[@ndukweamble9981]

Did Ojukwu declear war or Gowon?​@@gediontimileyin8814

[@ndukweamble9981]

Ojukwu decleared Biafra and Gowon decleared war.get the fact right

[@ayenia2736]

Salute to the greatest. The difference between those joined army as graduate or postgraduate to get power and those who really love the job and started from the scratch

[@richman9116]

He was truly a great hero, 3rd mainland bridge in lagos should named after him , he fought for nigeria unity, not stolen nigeria money

[@SundayAshiedu]

Where is the unity today? What has the unity done for Nigeria and Nigerians? What has the unity done for you as an individual in Nigeria? This were innocent soldiers who were deceived by Britain to ignorantly fought for Fulani domination thinking they were fighting for one Nigeria unity.

[@Olawuni40]

The third mainland bridge was name after Babagida pls

[@emmanueluzoigwe6385]

He killed women and children

[@austynworldinc3455]

@@SundayAshiedu you've been crying under every comments, go and get a life and stop been bitter and a low life.

[@thegeneralzone189]

Babangida the maradona that finally killed the Nigerian economy 🤡🤡🤡​@@Olawuni40

[@danmetropolarts73]

❤❤❤intelligent officer. Many soldiers in the new army cant speak such fluent English. Long live the BLACK SCORPION

[@ronaldessel9095]

Yorubas and Igbos will always fight even in overseas where in the area we stay together there's always friction. It's time Nigerians know that what happened in the past is gone forever. Let's now focus on the future to educate our children and have a better standard of living. We must learn the lessons from the mistakes of our forefathers and repeat them. Whether Yoruba, Hausa or Igbo we are all humans. No one is super human being. We should change our concept and think about how we will always put food on the table for the family. One Nigeria! One Africa!

[@ronaldessel9095]

Sorry we should learn the lessons from the mistakes of our forefathers and NOT repeat them.

[@Houdihoo]

Tinubu and Buhari have resurrected that animosity whether you agree or not. It is not the people, rather politicians playing around fragile topics.

[@Houdihoo]

You would think that the North, Southwest and assistance from the South South would have ended the war against small Biafra a lot sooner.

[@GSoftagon]

@@Houdihoo War doesn't end like that. Ibos were determined to leave Nigeria by carrying SS with them. Otherwise, it would remain landlocked. If size matters, Ukraine should have capitulated within 3 months of Russia invasion.

[@waskyhenry6306]

@ronaldessel9095 Well said 💕.

[@AncientInsights1]

i thoroughly enjoyed this...great job sir

[@ogunlanamichael6882]

I read The Tragedy of Victory written by Alabi Isama. This book really explore the quests of Benjamin Adekunle. This man was born and made to fight. That 'Maja' in his name, is an irony..

[@josephrobert194]

What does 'Maja' mean?

[@jxyza16]

​@@josephrobert194don't fight

[@goddyogunka8496]

It’s a nice book, I’m reading currently

[@ayokunleakinnifesi3174]

​@@josephrobert194"maja" means dont fight

[@johnsonadekunleobayanju9355]

Benjamin, Benjamin Rest in Peace for you are a wonderful soldier

[@olowonimy9261]

The real warrior man the real world Lord the real war fighter from Ogbomosho in Oyo State rest in peace

[@aova687]

Thank you so much for making this! Trying to learn more about African history and videos like this make it much easier to digest!

[@Taythestoryteller]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DanielAcosta-vr5ip]

But you forgot to add he was the perpetrator of the infamous Asaba massacre

[@aova687]

@@DanielAcosta-vr5ip He wasn't in charge of the Nigerian 2nd Division.

[@DanielAcosta-vr5ip]

@@aova687 oh it was another Yoruba Muslim that did that for his caliph in Asaba but the man Benjamin a Christian that entered a Christian community to brag how they shoot everyone they see on their way(women, children and elder) and said they also shoot non living things as well that’s how murderous he was.

[@RadioTV595]

Sadly, you are learning the wrong "history". You are learning that a cowardly, deranged thug who distinguished himself by killing unarmed civilians was a dreaded hero. But you are not learning that for the first time in the history of war, USSR, UK, Arab League etc. were united in fighting a small emerging African state which was blockaded by air, land and sea and pulverized with Mig 17s provided by USSR and flown by Egyptian pilots to destroy cities with no air defences. They haven't told you that for that for the first time in the history of war, Red Cross planes were wilfully shot down and crew members killed with no consequences. Now go to Sao Tome and see for yourself a museum of black wickedness- mountain of relief supplies-milk, food, medicine etc. prevented from reaching Igbo civilians while over 3million women and children were starved to death.

[@JosephOlawumi]

Brig Benjamin Adekunle met me as a retired Brigadier and I spoke to Commissioner J K Kolawole who gave his son a job as an Engineer in the Federal Civil service. He told me his frustrations which led to his retirement. He mentioned them in this interview political ceasefire agreement Ethiopia without consultation with war front leaders

[@adetaiootuyemi8169]

Do you mean he lost all his political connections? That's a question young minds are yearning for. Did he lose all his political connections and wealth after his forceful retirement?

[@segunfamaye5377]

They (govt)were so afraid of him because he was very strong in battle & fearless, pushing forward and capturing places while Muritala was busy loosing his men to Biafran forces , Yakubu Gowan was also not happy with him because he challenged Gowon for getting married and throwing party while the war was ongoing. Therefore they denied him victory of capturing the eastern region by replacing him with Obasanjo at the 11A after it was clear that the black scorpion 🦂 had victory on sight. Such a strong man will be a pain in the neck and they later retired him compulsorily

[@gaddafiabdullahi6028]

Adekunle was a very braved ofisa, though murtalas troops were routed, but he still captured Onitsha in 24 hrs before the abagana ambush.

[@ikOldBoy]

​@@segunfamaye5377JESUS Christ! See high level, dirty Politics within NIGERIAN system... Very early Nigerian System from way back..

[@akandesaheed3835]

​@@gaddafiabdullahi6028Onitsha was only captured after several days and attempts by the Nigerian 2nd division.an amphibious attack which had hitherto succeeded ultimately failed.even the Abagana debacle was an attempt to capture Onitsha. The bottom line is that onitsha was only captured after several failed attempt and loss of officers and men.

[@olarenwajufalusi4979]

The modern generation still learn from him in their military classroom ...@War times ...u must be schooled...❤

[@hansonnmonye3322]

See as him small but mighty

[@kingaustin6340]

Best commentary keep it up!!!

[@olukayodeokunowo4631]

He was a great man. He loved Nigeria alot. For Nigeria to be one was his aim.

[@revolutionaryleader9615]

What good has come out from the United of Nigeria?

[@raizenotaku5378]

Cry more. Nigeria remains one until we decide we dont want it anymore ​@@revolutionaryleader9615

[@emmanuelobileye5643]

What good has it come to?

[@gbalajobiadebola118]

Some section of Nigeria will never forget him. A gallant soldier per excellent. RIP

[@segunfamaye5377]

They (govt)were so afraid of him because he was very strong in battle & fearless, pushing forward and capturing places while Muritala was busy loosing his men to Biafran forces , Yakubu Gowan was also not happy with him because he challenged Gowon for getting married and throwing party while the war was ongoing. Therefore they denied him victory of capturing the eastern region by replacing him with Obasanjo at the 11A after it was clear that the black scorpion 🦂 had victory on sight. Such a strong man will be a pain in the neck and they later retired him compulsorily

[@nebsDigos9732]

Did he lived a life heroic soldier in his country or amongst his tribe? He did died in a pitiful situation without friends, military colleagues in his Lagos almost as unknown soldier. He sold his father's house to Igbo man. All junior officers under him like Gen. Alabi, Obasanjo, Buhari etc propelled to the highest heights in military, politics and business. " The Evil that men do lives after them"

[@RhondaMartin-zb8nx]

​@@nebsDigos9732he was not corrupt

[@bimboolaniyi]

​@@nebsDigos9732Stop saying rubbish you knew nothing about He died as a fulfilled rich man in his Surulere residence Almost all his kids are in the UK doing well for themselves before he died And people still respect him until his last day He was one of the reasons why my dad joined the military and he tells us the admiration and respect the Nigerian government and the Nigerian military had for him A police dpo once detained a wrong suspect for almost 2 years at Alagbon who was just a bus driver but fraimed as an armed rubber But it took just one phone call from General Adekunle when the Man's family cried to his house in Aguda Surulere and the man was released immediately That's a story we never forget in our family till date because that young bus driver was my first mathematics teacher So don't speak ill of the dead especially if you don't really know them

[@Sanctitycontroller]

😂😂😂 that’s not what happened sha. Read Isama-Alabi’s account of the war.

[@segunfamaye5377]

@@Sanctitycontroller His account is not the absolute truth

[@chudejideonwo825]

You’re doing incredibly powerful work, Tay. I am always happy when I see your videos blow up. Please let that remind you to continue. You’re digging deep. This will be huge if you keep digging.

[@Taythestoryteller]

Thanks alot Chude, I appreciate the encouragement and I'm honored that you even watch my channel. I'm a big fan of your work too hopefully we'll cross paths one of these days

[@folarinadejube5721]

Officers of doz days spoke eloquently. They were trained in Britain. Doz wu witnessed hs bravery n popularity quickly warned Gowon he would overthrow him if he is allowed to win d war

[@jxyza16]

Wow they are scared of him

[@JatoImoh]

God bless this man. He was the bravest and the most gracious nigerian officer in history.

[@anyasodokingsley5156]

Story he is a murder

[@ChuckBenson-uu8cq]

​@@anyasodokingsley5156we know you'll hate him public enemy 😒

[@davidbabafemiaka2249]

My great neighbor while growing up.

[@NobleDigitals]

I read alot about him in OBJ's book about major Kaduna. I'll love to read more about him. Great Soldier brov

[@anyasodokingsley5156]

He is not a great soldier but a murderer he is the one that murdered the ikweres that made them deine their igboness

[@ehisgeorge414]

The British sowed hatred, madness and chaos in Nigeria just as they did in Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, South Africa, India, Egypt and others. The earlier will cut ties with the British and their masters, US, the better.

[@PeoplesofNaija]

thank you for this Tay

[@realtv1715]

Rest on great, Scorpion.

[@nuridinadams9219]

The best soldier ever in Nigeria. May he rest in perfect peace. The oga and most fearful of the Biafran soldiers. Hearing his name 0nly makes any Igbo person shiver to his/her pant. A great soldier ,a fearless hero. RIP. Adekunle oko awon arabi.

[@ekusondebango3568]

Not so fast now. This incompetent charlatan sent many young Nigerian soldiers to their early grave. Here was a guy who started out with over 40,000 strong 3rd Division in 1967 and one year later that number was whittled down to less than 11,000( by September 1968). What on earth are you guys talking about here? This was the reason he was dismissed as GOC by Mr. Gowon. For example out of the 5500 strong brigade he sent into Owerri in 1968 less than 270 made it out alive. Adekunle was actually dismissed from the Nigerian army dishonorably for drug dealing. If this is the portrait of gallantry then count me out. He never received a dime as pension and he died in penury.

[@Rhemanadol]

How has this got any thing to do with Igbo?

[@carlitobkanco2294]

@@RhemanadolI swear im not even igbo but how is that supposed to make one Naija?

[@Obalufon]

@@RhemanadolHe already mentioned the reasons. If you have problems with it then kpai yourself 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@vecta001]

​@@Obalufon oh really?? How has that helped the Nigerian economy today ? Over how many years and children are still shouting up nepa, we are still dragging government for good roads...we don't export anything... Omo pls focus on the important things war don pass... nobody gets time for all that one

[@spikezlee]

He fought for One Nigeria . This Nigeria we are living In

[@lustreokafor5346]

Hahaha

[@LawalOshoma]

When Biafra want to take over people's land

[@ikOldBoy]

LOL! You are an Idiôt! I was literally about to Comment the phrase "We fought for Oil, not one Nigeria", while opening the comment section, just to drop my own drop of Comment, before seeing this your Comment. "We fought for Oil..."He said so himself, many years later in an interview.

[@ikOldBoy]

LOL! You are an Idiôt! I was literally about to Comment the phrase "We fought for Oil, not one Nigeria", while opening the comment section, just to drop my own drop of flavor and History to this material as a whole..., before seeing this your Comment. "We fought for Oil, Not Nigeria's Unity." He said so himself, in an interview many years later.

[@EHIOYEN]

Biafra never ask to be part of you, you can't leave without Biafra

[@DaPepper0147]

General Adekunle Benjamin has the highest views here and more views than every other @Tay videos. The Great Oracle Tay yoi FINISH EXCELLENTLY FOR THIS MASTERPIECE

[@GSoftagon]

Brigadier Benjamin Adekunle had a good command of English.

[@Fq15ql_x]

I liked the animation. Tay my man👍

[@klementdanielzigbinosa6010]

This is really great. Good job, although I expected more content information from such a powerful topic. I think you would find more on Adukunle from someone who served under him directly. Brigadier Alabi Isana book The Tragedy of defeat has more insight into the person of Adekunle as he fondly called him "Egbon Mi" before he became threatened by them and set an ambush for them great work looking forward to more content

[@akunnelegal6706]

Sound and Eloquent Corky and Confident Above all Fearless

[@amosomotunde9341]

Black scorpion of blessed memory

[@crownjohnson8153]

Very vilaint Yoruba man.. The brave Lion of Africa.. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯💪💪💪

[@wilcoxpromise]

May God bless his Soul....he liberated Bonny Island from the Biafran Rebels.

[@newton6936]

😂😂liberated? You guys are so naive and gullible, God doesn't bless murderers with no just cause, he died a miserable death go and read about him.

[@zealmediaproductions844]

Warrior 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@chimezieamanambu8701]

He was feared but respected (as a soldier ) in Igbo land.

[@newton6936]

He was neither! He's a nobody in igboland stop posting misinformation.

[@Reactionswithkaggwa]

@@newton6936he was a good man. 😊

[@crownjohnson8153]

​@@newton6936He delt with you LoL 😁

[@crownjohnson8153]

​@@newton6936you don't know what he did to your people LoL 😁

[@newton6936]

@@crownjohnson8153 He wasn't feared and respected, whatever he did to us will be done to his people and it has started already and no he did nothing without the help of the Soviets and brits, go and read your war memoirs all he did was to kill defenceless civilians esp. In port Harcourt which is a war crime, are you trying to gloat over a war crime? Everyone knew military vs military your coward army will never defeat biafra army, ask yourself why murtala committed another genocide in asaba after biafra army killed over 1000 soliderd in abagana? Ask yourself why it took your military starvating a million people die to force biafra hands to come to negotiations, have it in mind biafra army never surrendered, they suspended the war on their terms go and read philips declaration in 1970.Ojukwu was arguably the most brilliant solider in Africa that era so chill you did nothing other than kill civilians, burn and bomb markets. How far his people and family? Do you want to know how he died?😂😂😂

[@michaelfarmhand]

I lived next door to him on Adekunle street, just off Nnobi street in Aguda. This was in the late 70’s and early 80’s

[@nebsDigos9732]

Did he lived a life heroic soldier in his country or amongst his tribe? He did died in a pitiful situation without friends, military colleagues in his Lagos almost as unknown soldier. He sold his father's house to Igbo man. All junior officers under him like Gen. Alabi, Obasanjo, Buhari etc propelled to the highest heights in military, politics and business. " The Evil that men do lives after them"

[@mikelowo7493]

He had wing of a plane in his house then....I lived at odutayo near census Aguda then.

[@joshuapisonacademy6456]

I had a nice to with him at kilo bustop once, he was an interesting man....

[@AS-jx3op]

We are neighbors in the Surulere, Lagos axis. The late General took me out few times. 🎉❤😊

[@obehiokojie4066]

​@nebsDigos9732 So, because he did what had to be done under the circumstances, he is evil. Those on the other side did not do anything bad, right? There are accounts of the atrocities cimmitted by the invading Biafran forces in parts of Edo state, then Bendel, when they took those places. The tragedy of a single narrative indeed. You said younger officers led a flamboyant lifestyle, and he led a pitiable life. You see how we are our problem. Did it ever bother you to ask how those younger officers became wealthy and subsequently rose to power?

[@ugomariapablo]

I respect Nigerians who do these kinds of videos or at least keep record of the Nigerian history. I dislike Nigeria EVEN THOUGH I AM A NIGERIAN, so I don't care for her history, but I believe that people like these really love Nigeria and I respect them for that. If you claim to love a country, you'd better be doing something for her to keep her history alive and customs growing. This is that. Nice one man,

[@glennpeterson2477]

Tay, This was a good video as I'm unfamiliar regarding the details of this war. I do however have one question and a critique, at 1:24 problematic you showed a eurocentric image of Hannibal Barca. My question is if Gen. Benjamin Adekunle was considered a military genius, can you provide any pacific details regarding battles he led or participate in?

[@Taythestoryteller]

Thanks for watching Glenn Peterson. The whole point of my videos is to create more interest in Nigerian military history so that my viewers can do more research, acquaint themselves with history and come up with their own conclusions. However to answer your question, Brigadier Adekunle played a critical role in ending the Nigerian civil war (1967-1970) as commander of the 3rd marine commando. His exploits in that war is what brought him national notoriety and there is a lot of good literature that covers the Nigerian civil war in detail. I also have a few videos on my channel that touches on the civil war so feel free to go through the channel and enjoy your viewing

[@glennpeterson2477]

@@Taythestoryteller, I appreciate you responding to me so quickly & not taking offense to my critique. I'm having a little trouble finding any detail info on Gen. Adekunle outside wikipedia, are there any books or sources you can point me in the direction of on this matter?

[@Taythestoryteller]

I am aware that Adekunle's son published a biography on his father but the book has been out of circulation for years. As you may have noticed from the comments generated by this video, Adekunle was a polarizing figure considered a war hero by some and a villain by others. There is an abundance of literature about the Nigerian civil war especially from people who actively took part. Accounts of Adekunle will depend largely on the affiliation of the author at the time of the civil war.

[@DanielAcosta-vr5ip]

He conducted acts of jihad against Asaba people before killing innocent women and children so the caliphate always promotes him and protects him like they do Fulani herdsmen

[@petxen1]

@glennpeterson2477 Black scorpion (deputized by Shittu Alao) led the first successful amphibious marine war operation (Operation Tiger Claws) by any black nation/troop in the world.... to seize bonny and onwards portharcourt, there the federal troop was able to break the deadlock to gain territory & gained access, which is pivotal to change the momentum, as to push the rebel back and continue marching ahead in the war. Which eventually quarantees the upper hand.

[@khalidbashir4017]

God bless the Ogbomosho man

[@ikOldBoy]

🙄🙄

[@ibrahimsuleiman8473]

True legend.

[@koyejo220]

My hero❤

[@ChukwuemekaCamara]

For doing what it I may ask for calling him hero

[@StepjenOlasunkanmiFasoro]

He is Hero

[@koyejo220]

He fought for Nigeria against some rebels​@@ChukwuemekaCamara

[@DanielIhechi-c9w]

Naa west full this comment session 😂😂😂 i no fit laugh

[@SulemanAboki]

Na olodo ipob for full here like ur papa

[@lekanfajuyi6753]

Nobody can wished all his achievement's away just like moonlight stories,,he was more than Obasanjo in hundred times,despite all d gang's up up against him led by no other person's but Obasanjo who always reap where he doesn't sow ,live on the famous general amongst the other's

[@maxwellbernard5809]

OBJ had better military carrier than Brigedier Benjamin Adekunle

[@jxyza16]

OBJ is not the problem, the North probably arranged what happened

[@LabaraNdonia]

What achievements? Murdering Ibo civilians, getting trapped in a cauldron in Owerri and being relieved of all command position afterwards and sent back to Lagos and later dismissed with ignominy?

[@helenaulukpo5071]

I keep on hearing about the genocide committed in Igbo land. But what about the killings of innocent civilians by Biafra soldiers in former Bendel state? Some of our people were there and saw what happened.

[@DanielAcosta-vr5ip]

All propaganda. No one was killed, middle belt failed without resistance, because the military government there said they don’t want to join fight against Nig. You think of pple we’re killed Nig media will not be promoting the news everyday?? Think again you have no single evidence of this and you lack idea of politics. Ojukwu was seeking to make friends with them and you think they will start killing! Go there and make your enquiries

[@LabaraNdonia]

Innocent civilians where and by who? You are a hapless victim of vile propaganda. Get a grip.

[@RadioTV595]

Bro, You are on a mission to spread anti-Igbo propaganda for unknown personal reasons. Where will this take you?

[@chideraattama2879]

We should always think and dissect every information passed to us. Former bendel was part of Biafra, you mean Biafran soldiers killed their own people ?

[@bhellenbello311]

That's a part they never want to be aired. In fact, they will deny it with their lives

[@Usmanilemona]

Why would you transport two enemies in one train with aggressive ones well armed? So much injustice against the igbos over time. The hate is real

[@kellyoku]

The black scorpion 🎉 what a soldier 🎉

[@okechukwuebirim4483]

The tragedy of this war goes beyond it's brutality. It is that both before and after the war, nothing was learnt. Rampant ethno religious triumphalism as well as corrupt public institutions are still very much with us. More people have died of the Nigerian question after the war than during the war. As for the Major, brave soldier but the degrading treatment meted out to innocent civilians can not erased from history. Truly a sad spectacle! May the little ones live in a better nation where they will not have to cope with deprivation and misrule.

[@khalidbashir4017]

The best

[@templeosigwe3545]

Wonderful

[@BartholomewEgwaogie]

Adekunle name should be immortalized

[@adetolaodukoya3493]

My father told me a out this man as a primary school kid in 1980s , we always passed his house not far from ours off adelabu so central Surulere, the big mansion house sits of like four plots with his main house and other apartments on it , his kids are Surulere guys all grown and still talk about how thier father was so strict and warned them that he must not hear that they are interacting with head of states like IBB and sani Abacha then for government deals and contracts that's. How he made them not have relationship with past head of states and former military generals and ministers who looked up to him and tried to pay him back by helping his grown children then in the mid and late 90s 🤷🏿‍♂️🤷🏿‍♂️🤷🏿‍♂️

[@DanielAcosta-vr5ip]

You mean after the caliphates used him to massacre innocent Igbos he warned his children to avoid those jihadist?

[@TeEfLAsHovernight]

His mother Bachama in Adamawa state numan my tribe bravery is in our blood ❤

[@simanalonso]

Great warrior ❤❤❤❤ Rest in peace sir

[@oyewole5530]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@thacompilations4010]

I love these videos

[@SundayAshiedu]

Where is the one Nigeria unity he fought for! Where is the Nigeria today! Look at the Nigeria today. This was an innocent braved and brilliant soldier who were deceived by Britain to ignorantly fought for Fulani domination thinking they were fighting for one Nigeria unity. JMO

[@kinguche9208]

The man no get vision 😂 they used him and dumped him and the blood he was aster still dey follow his generation

[@henryprecious2046]

My thoughts exactly ❤😂😂😂😂😂

[@busolaolagunju3410]

He was a professional soldier who did his job to the best of his ability, just likeother soldiers. . He did not go the street and murder anybody for fun. What about the nbood spilt in 1966, did it follow their generation? What about the refusal of a section of the country to settle before the war? Did it follow their generation? Those in glass houses should refrain from throwing stones....

[@Malingerer1505]

❤❤ Our Godfather. We hail!!!

[@mosesadesoji1547]

ADEKUNLE, Benjamin, the Black Scorpion was exceptional together with his closest Assistants, Brigadier Generals Alabi Isama and Alani Akinrinade. They HELPED to ensure the most Senior Military Officer, Olusegun Obasanjo, became the Head of State after the death of General Murtala Ramat Mohammed. This was done to prevent a similar occurrence in 1966, when Brigadier General Theophilus Aguiyin Ironsi took on the reigns of power when the most Senior Officer then, Brigadier General Ogundipe, chose to run to London! Unfortunately, OBJ made Brigadier Yakubu Danjuma the Chief of Army Staff over his HELPERS and together Alabi Isama and others were retired early! I remember Alabi Isama's was 1977!

[@Stan-rq2cq]

What does Adekunle black scorpion and Adeyinka Grandson have in common? Price for anyone who first answers correctly.

[@ashastormiji2233]

One was trying to have a one Nigeria, the other is abhorred by the idea.😔

[@jamesentonu984]

I’m currently reading his book “why we struck”.

[@davidajayi4440]

How do I get the soft copy?

[@ekusondebango3568]

He did not write that book. Have someone read it and explain it to you. That book was written by the late Major Adewale Ademoyega and it details his role in the 15 January 1966 coup. He gave the signal to commence that coup and he was the person chosen to make the coup broadcast to the nation( not Major Chukwuma Nzeogwu).

[@jamesentonu984]

@@ekusondebango3568 I thought they were the same person

[@ekusondebango3568]

@@jamesentonu984 Nope! Major Adewale Ademoyega is one out of the many Yoruba guys who participated in the "Ibo" coup. He was imprisoned by General Ironsi but ended in Biafra during the war. Adekunle was in Nigeria throughout the war. When the Organization of African Unity today's African Union) pretended to be holding peace talks Adekunle mocked the initials O.A.U. by announcing a bold operation against us code named Operation O.A.U. during which he boasted that he will capture Owerri, Aba, Umuahia. That turned out to be a disaster as we whittled down his entire 3rd Division from a strength of about 50,000 down to a mere 11, 000 or less in less than one years. That sealed his career as a division commander as Mr. Gowon was displeased with his performance. I mean, Adekunle sent too many young men to their early grave. I was active in Owerri at this time and I am sure that the people of Owerri are still finding skeletal remains there. We completely cut them off from their supplies and when they went to the Otamiri river to fetch some water our snipers sprung into action. When the bloody Egyptian towelhead pilots attempted an airdrop, we opened up on them with the few anti-aircraft guns in our possession. These pilots ,not wanting to die in an African war, would deliver their payload within territory held by us. That was how we sustained the war for a while. When Obasanjo took over from Adekunle, he said that troops in his 3rd Division regularly shot themselves in the hand or leg to avoid facing Biafran bullets. Read his book. We eventually also got to Obasanjo when we shot him at close range. A lucky man he is. I don't want to say more now. JUST LET IT GO GUYS.

[@ekusondebango3568]

@@jamesentonu984 The answer is quite obvious, isn't it?

[@nosaoyemade9618]

The man they called ‘The Black Scorpion’

[@adeskillz1823]

Tay Baba Nice one

[@OlamilekanOmognolaha]

May rest in peace bejam adekunle ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@eno-dieumercassociates2933]

The atrocities he committed during that war haunted him in his last days. Rest in hell.

[@AmehaviePaul]

Very true

[@kinguche9208]

You can see blood and wickedness on his face

[@EnyinnayaOnuoha]

I swear

[@babatundebello-n1g]

See them all, Biafran shits! The man has lived and died and left his mark. You all aren't pleased with that? Go hug TRANSFORMERS!

[@ezeifeanyi2709]

He is a hero in the West but a tyrant in the East . This is one of the reason why the unification of this country is very difficult because different regions has their different heros that they celebrate .

[@ayenia2736]

when ojukwu killed Col Banjo who was leading biafra army, the east hailed the action when the igbo soldiers killed all the leaders of other regions and left the igbo politicians, it was smart and good according to igbos when aguiyi ironsi refused to probe the igbo coup plotters, igbo hailed it when nnamid azikwe and balewa arrested awolowo and imprisoned him, that was wisdom according to igbos. when Brigadier Wellington Duke Bassey, the man who commanded nigerian army parade and the seniormost military officer at independence was fraudulently demoted and his junior( aguyi ironsi, who he personally trained and was commissioned 3 years under him ), was elevated above him , that was hailed by igbos. When aguiyi ironsi sacked the yoruba man who was the senior most judge of the country and a junior igbo man was unilaterally promoted, and despite the clamour of the all other ethnic groups on nigeria then, aguiyi Ironsi claimed it was a decision of government. It was good by igbos then BUT When Benjamin Adekunle defended against invasion of lagos by igbo soldiers, that is genocide. of course, you guys think you are actually brilliant. Nay, you are just dubious.

[@LabaraNdonia]

@@ayenia2736 And when you launched operation wettie aka Yoruba-on-Yoruba-mayhem, you cried for rescue. And when Ibo soldiers halted the violence and saved your necks, you turned coat. And when murtala mohammed, gowon and the military junta sat in Lagos, Nigeria's capital, and declared war on the Ibos you expected Ibos to attack Kano instead. And when banjo halted the advance of his army sent to liberate Lagos from the occupying northern junta and started negotiating with local and foreign agents, what did you expect? And when Gbadamosi King wilfully shot down a marked Swedish Red Cross plane over Eket killing all its crews, it was a war crime. And when murtala mohammed lined up and massacred the entire Ibo male population of Asaba, you cheered and named Ikeja airport after him. And when Awolowo and Bola Ige proclaimed starvation as an instrument of war, it was both a war crime and a genocide. And when Adekunle massacred unarmed civilians and prisoners of war, it was a genocide. When the same Adekunle died a broken man having been dismissed from the army and indicted for drug dealing you people thought you were sophisticated. No you are not, you are Janus-faced, so shush.

[@waleolamiju8611]

I used to see him taking fresh air and looking at the horizon from his balcony while returning from pry school in Surulere during my younger days (mid-70s). He was both enigmatic and mythical to me.

[@BabaIbeji-t6g]

My office and home was around his 3-4 story building with a balcony. He was a military genius who forced Yorubas to enlist in large numbers at the outset of the civil war.

[@adetolaodukoya3493]

Yea we past that house at bola shodipe street off adelabu street Surulere, the mam stayed of Nigerian army rule of corruption years of Obasanjo', Babangida and Abacha years and stayed to him self in his big house in Surulere very close to my house just 4minutes drive away in Surulere, we passed through there as kids with driver and sometimes my dad telling me and my sibblings of Benjamin Adekunle "the black scorpion" as kids in primary school ,till this day we reside in Surulere still say that's black scorpion house ,his kids and grandkids are all Surulere some travelled now sit with guys in Surulere share their fathers stories etc

[@oladimejiemma9636]

This guy just dumped Wikipedia word for word... You didn't even try to do any research on your own...

[@torpyjay7925]

Let's try to appreciate him ❤

[@OluwaseyiAgboola1]

😂😂😂

[@revolutionaryleader9615]

Black scorpion for killing innocent Biafrans. Your so called black scorpion and the entire Nigerian armies stood no chance against the brave and intelligent Biafra armies who at that time almost over ran the Nigeria armies before the intervention of Britain, Egypt and the USSR etc. Glory to Biafra, we are the best and always shall be.✊🏿✊🏿

[@el-amindahunsi4106]

I went to secondary school with 2 of his nephews, I see one of those guys through his face. Quite a striking resemblance.

[@maxwellbernard5809]

Brigedier Benjamin Adekunle was a brilliant army officer but a woman ended his military carrier in disgrace and shame

[@jxyza16]

How

[@adewoyeadekola256]

Please explain

[@babatundebello-n1g]

I am sure that woman was or is your mother? Cuz, you sound ed so sure.

[@lukeaneke3330]

Brigadier Benjamin Adekunle is aka Black Scorpion, not aka Hannibal. It's Brigadier Joseph Achuzie that is aka Hannibal.

[@schodchadios9863]

This man looks like Israel adesanya

[@bensonchukwudi4860]

A true soldier, dogged, rugged, 3rd marine commando. (3CMDO)

[@adewoyeadekola256]

😅he get confirm juju

[@Majesta123]

Adekunle was my very good friend. We lived together in the same house 🏠 in Surulere Lagos. The time he was already demoted in the police force as inspector of police. The first time I met him I didn't believe he was the black scorpion. With time I got to believe, and he introduced Agu ironsi two story building to me. I later heard that he had passed away after I left Nigeria. He was a very nice man if you understand him. People who talk negative about him are people who don't understand him well. His life style is chop, I chop, live and let's live. He is very simple. He can be scary if you get him angry.❤

[@YakubuSam-u8i]

He was not in the police. Are you sure you know the black scorpion

[@Majesta123]

@@YakubuSam-u8i He was in the Police. Actually he was sacked from the Army for a serious crime but because of his connection he was placed in the police as an inspector. That was the last job he was doing before he passed on. I said we live in the same house, why am I not sure is black scorpion? His senior daughter Yetunde was my girlfriend. Me and all his children were very close like family. We were still together when his father passed away and I knew how it all happened. And is the father that stood for him to successfully go to w@r and return safely. In fact am an insider. I know many things about him that people don't know about. Just say you didn't know what the Army did to him and how he managed to find himself in the Nigeria police force.

[@Majesta123]

@@YakubuSam-u8i Black Scorpion was my good friend. I was part of his family. All his children knows me so, I am an insider. I know him very well. He committed a serious crime and all his colleagues was executed. Because of is connection he the only one that was set free and made to resigned. After his resignation the same connection got him in to the Nigeria police force which he did until his last day before he passed away in Lagos. He himself narrated to me everything that happened to me. You don't know the later part after his resignation from the Army. But, I knows everything.

[@WayneWilliams-pk3mb]

What are you smoking?

[@andersonjessica1192]

Change your weed plug man

[@okparamichael1690]

If he was still alive we would have asked him exactly what happened to Adaka Boro in portacourt

[@busolaolagunju3410]

All you need to do is buy his Chief of staff book, THE TRAGEDY OF VICTORY Alabi Isama and educate yourself with facts.

[@AustinAkalanze]

Eloquent he was, a warrior not too sure. Anyone can be a warrior fighting an army that had little to fight with.

[@IceyBills]

a True soldier

[@LabaraNdonia]

No. A vile genocidist.

[@tayoawosina2662]

Kudos to his captains Alaba isama, David Shuwa, and Alabi Akinrinade

[@chukwuemekaokolo7296]

Who is/was David Shuwa?

[@Olawuni40]

Lt Gen Ipoola Alani akinrinade was is senior in the military and is still alive ti today in Ife north local government of Osun state Yakooyo town

[@OMOARIYO1]

He was senior to Akinrinade please.​@@Olawuni40

[@ekusondebango3568]

@@chukwuemekaokolo7296 Don't mind him. And who the hell is "Alaba" Isama as well?

[@ekusondebango3568]

@@Olawuni40 I hope you know how the Northerners ended Akinrinade's military career under Shehu Shagari? He too fought for One Nigeria abi?

[@chiduguogborigbo6520]

Why did he ambush and kill Isaac Adakaboro?

[@Taythestoryteller]

You can do your own little research I'm sure you'll find the answer

[@busolaolagunju3410]

Adaka Boro one of his best officers,?? Senseless accusation. .

[@charlesthomasalonso2263]

I respect his personality as a Good soldier but he killed my people over the same country that turned against him With all due respect it hurts to know May his soul rest on Salute 🫡

[@ogungbolaomotoye1977]

He may be a hero to some, but he nearly killed my brother a sergeant as at the time driving captain Amos! I was visiting my brother at Yaba base ordinance then. Everybody was so afraid of him. ,he was feared by Everybody in Lagos then. My brother was driving his army Jeep driving back to to the Barack when Adekunle stopped his jeep and ordered him to do a frog, jump along the road, and beat the hell out of him. My brother nearly lost his life in the process and spent close to two weeks in the military hospital. My brothers pet name was ( Omo Baba ologbon).

[@ashastormiji2233]

There must be a good reason why your brother was punished.

[@busolaolagunju3410]

Thank you., though.....

[@DanielAcosta-vr5ip]

There’s no good reason he’s a murderous criminal, he conducted Asaba massacre

[@OkalMillionDollarGirl]

Just a saddist 😢 , sycophants....Killed overzealously. The civil war was a nasty event in our country.

[@ayenia2736]

But, what did your brother do wrong? tell us. For so many years after he left the military, no single individual ever came up to tell us a single offence he ever committed. he used to come sit down at general area of ogbomoso in my university days and some of my friends used to see him, a very peaceful man who hates anyone cheating a fellow human and very honest and loyal. So, your brother must have done something wrong, mention it please

[@adekunleoyebanji7306]

Loved by Nigerian dread by Biafran

[@chukwuemekaokolo7296]

He was a great man loved by Nigerians & others who knew him. But what did the one Nigeria he loved so much & fought for do for him? It got him, even as a war hero, ignonimously dismissed from the Nigeria Army on flimsy grounds. His Nigeria never considered it necessary to confer, even the least national honour, on him. There's no doubt Brigadier Adekunle died a unhappy man. His circumstances were sad, tragic and a lesson in & for Project Nigeria. I come in peace.

[@onuchinathaniel9368]

Nigeria still betrayed him shortly. In his mind at old age he must have regretted his roles in the Nigerian army. He was very outspoken, so his colleagues undermined him after the war. Gowon, Obasanjo and co.

[@RhondaMartin-zb8nx]

​@@onuchinathaniel9368the corrupt ones

[@thex-planemobilesimmer2500]

Thankyou for not being tribalistic.​@@chukwuemekaokolo7296

[@mukailaabdulazeez7103]

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