Lieutenant Colonel Banjo was the first Nigerian Director of the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Corps of the Nigerian Army.


When Biafra was proclaimed on 30 May 1967, President Odumegwu Ojukwu promoted BANJO to colonel.
When the Nigerian Army invaded Biafra on 6 July 1967, Ojukwu sent Banjo and Major Albert Okonkwo to invade Nigeria.

Banjo was able to capture Benin City in less than a day and was able to get within 300 kilometers of then-capital Lagos.
After Banjo was repulsed at the Battle of Ore, he and other officers (Emmanuel Ifeajuna, Phillip Alale, and Sam Agbam) were accused of plotting a coup against Ojukwu.

After a hurried trial, that some authors characterized as biased, they were found guilty of treason and sentenced to death.
They were executed by firing squad on 22 September 1967 in BIAFRA

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Banjo#Military_career_pre-1966_coup

Dude got to Ore without any resistance and started playing tribal politics. That was the biggest mistake made by Ojukwu; trusting a Yoruba man with leading the attack to free Lagos. It totally changed the cause of that war. It was supposed to be a striking attack to land Biafran soldiers in the heart of Lagos and send shivers down the spine of northern Army officers that hitherto occupied Yoruba land, but Banjo and his group had other ideas. Contrary to what you read from pro establishment minions, no one stopped Banjo at Ore. He stopped by himself and started making contacts with his Yoruba folks and they all conspired to torpedo the Biafran onslaught. Look at how great that worked for the "beautiful" country called Nigeria today...

DOTian:
Dude got to Ore without any resistance and started playing tribal politics. That was the biggest mistake made by Ojukwu; trusting a Yoruba man with leading the attack to free Lagos. It totally changed the cause of that war. It was supposed to be a striking attack to land Biafran soldiers in the heart of Lagos and send shivers down the spine of northern Army officers that hitherto occupied Yoruba land, but Banjo and his group had other ideas. Contrary to what you read from pro establishment minions, no one stopped Banjo at Ore. He stopped by himself and started making contacts with his Yoruba folks and they all conspired to torpedo the Biafran onslaught. Look at the beautiful country that led to today...

So igbos betray minority and Yoruba betray igbos

Michelle70:
So igbos betray minority and Yoruba betray igbos

He betrayed himself not the igbos.
Just look at how beautiful and inspiring Nigeria turned out therafter and tell him who had the better argument in 1966...

DOTian:
Dude got to Ore without any resistance and started playing tribal politics. That was the biggest mistake made by Ojukwu; trusting a Yoruba man with leading the attack to free Lagos. It totally changed the cause of that war. It was supposed to be a striking attack to land Biafran soldiers in the heart of Lagos and send shivers down the spine of northern Army officers that hitherto occupied Yoruba land, but Banjo and his group had other ideas. Contrary to what you read from pro establishment minions, no one stopped Banjo at Ore. He stopped by himself and started making contacts with his Yoruba folks and they all conspired to torpedo the Biafran onslaught. Look at the beautiful country that led to today...

So he should have helped Ojukwu to turn Yorubaland to a theatre of war? You think Ojukwu who treated the people of Niger Delta like shiit would have done otherwise in Yorubaland. Abeg, Banjo sacrificed himself for a good cause.
That's why his children are respected till today in Yorubaland. I've met some of them personally. Look at how the igbos later treated Ojukwu who risked his life for them.

DOTian:
Dude got to Ore without any resistance and started playing tribal politics. That was the biggest mistake made by Ojukwu; trusting a Yoruba man with leading the attack to free Lagos. It totally changed the cause of that war. It was supposed to be a striking attack to land Biafran soldiers in the heart of Lagos and send shivers down the spine of northern Army officers that hitherto occupied Yoruba land, but Banjo and his group had other ideas. Contrary to what you read from pro establishment minions, no one stopped Banjo at Ore. He stopped by himself and started making contacts with his Yoruba folks and they all conspired to torpedo the Biafran onslaught. Look at the beautiful country that led to today...

I cant blame Ojukwu for allowing Victor Banjo to lead the Biafran onslaught on Lagos, he probably thought that Yorubas would rally around Victor Banjo to chase the Northern Army out of Lagos and Ibadan and proclaim their freedom

The mistake Ojukwu made was thinking that the Yoruba nation were ready to stop being slaves of the Hausa/Fulani oligarchy

DOTian:
Dude got to Ore without any resistance and started playing tribal politics. That was the biggest mistake made by Ojukwu; trusting a Yoruba man with leading the attack to free Lagos. It totally changed the cause of that war. It was supposed to be a striking attack to land Biafran soldiers in the heart of Lagos and send shivers down the spine of northern Army officers that hitherto occupied Yoruba land, but Banjo and his group had other ideas. Contrary to what you read from pro establishment minions, no one stopped Banjo at Ore. He stopped by himself and started making contacts with his Yoruba folks and they all conspired to torpedo the Biafran onslaught. Look at the beautiful country that led to today...

Adebanjo was first a yoruba son before becoming a soldier. When he got to the territory of his people, he had to think twice.
That is the characteristic nature of a true omoluwabi.

We are not talking of war now,what is on ground is Peter obi making lifes better for all be you. From SS/se Yoruba Christian,Yoruba Muslim, middle Beltans or northerner.
The op brought these to pitch Yoruba Christians against ss/se so they will vote for druggie.
But on Peter obi mandate, nigerian youth stand gidigba

DOTian:

He betrayed himself not the igbos.
Just look at how beautiful and inspiring Nigeria turned out therafter and tell him who had the better argument in 1966...

Who told you that Nigeria would have become Dubai or Canada if you got your Biafra?

Why are the eastern state still poor and uninhabitable for most easterners till date despite the fact that they have bn govern by their kinsmen.

The Biafra topic is now outdated, find something better to talk about.

Bravetunde:
We are not talking of war now,what is on ground is Peter obi making lifes better for all be you. From SS/se Yoruba Christian,Yoruba Muslim, middle Beltans or northerner.
The op brought these to pitch Yoruba Christians against ss/se so they will vote for druggie.
But on Peter obi mandate, nigerian youth stand gidigba

You're very smart.
Over the last few weeks, the corrupt minds that have kept this country in the mud have been trying to rehash all sorts of Nigeria vs Biafra war stories to build up enough animosity against Obis candidacy. Having failed to tie him to IPOB, folks have now chosen to milk the Biafran war tities yet again...
They are obviously playing the tribal card as usual

Godfullsam:


Who told you that Nigeria would have become Dubai or Canada if you got your Biafra?

Why are the eastern state still poor and uninhabitable for most easterners till date despite the fact that they have bn govern by their kinsmen.

How has the east been governing themselves when Abuja has been making rulers and policies over everyone else since 1970 and where did I tell you that Nigeria would have been Dubai!? Nigeria would have been something more than Dubai! Why do you think that is impossible? Inferiority complex?

Bravetunde:
We are not talking of war now,what is on ground is Peter obi making lifes better for all be you. From SS/se Yoruba Christian,Yoruba Muslim, middle Beltans or northerner.
The op brought these to pitch Yoruba Christians against ss/se so they will vote for druggie.
But on Peter obi mandate, nigerian youth stand gidigba

You are a very wise man

Owontime:
The Biafra topic is now outdated, find something better to talk about.

You are also a very wise Individual..

Tribalism will never work in the up coming election

Quit evil

Quit APC

DOTian:

You're very smart.
Over the last few weeks, the corrupt minds that have kept this country in the mud have been trying to rehash all sorts of Nigeria vs Biafra war stories to build up enough animosity against Obis candidacy. Having failed to tie him to IPOB, folks have now chosen to milk the Biafran war tities yet again...
They are obviously playing the tribal card as usual

They all know me,they have tried severally to pitch ss against se.
Every day ijaw these,ijaw that against Igbo.
I bursted such liars,as the only tribe closer to igbos is ijaws.
Infact most people think and mistake ijaws for igbos.
People like gej,timaya,patiance,Hilda dokubo are generally called igbos.
I advice Peter obi supporters should look at for such liars and immediately dismantle them.
Peace

DOTian:

How has the east been governing themselves when Abuja has been making rulers and policies over everyone else since 1970 and where did I tell you that Nigeria would have been Dubai!? Nigeria would have been something more than Dubai! Why do you think that is impossible? Inferiority complex?

FCT was not in Abuja in 1970. Abuja does not leaders for anyone.
Igbos have been leading the eastern states since the return of democracy and we have not seen any credible improvement in the east.

The argument is, do you think a Biafran east would have been better when you put into consideration the caliber of leaders in that region?

When they have nothing to campaign with they go with tribal crappy stories.

2023 elections have nothing to do with victor banjo.

Absolutely Nothing.

But was killed by the same Biafra men. That's why I just dey look at those eediot supporting those Igbo betrayers

Kagd10:
But was killed by the same Biafra men. That's why I just dey look at those eediot supporting those Igbo betrayers

And his skull was sent home to be mined

Godfullsam:


Adebanjo was first a yoruba son before becoming a soldier. When he got to the territory of his people, he had to think twice.
That is the characteristic nature of a true omoluwabi.

That man is twisting history... Don't indulge him.

JUMO95:
Lieutenant Colonel Banjo was the first Nigerian Director of the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Corps of the Nigerian Army.


When Biafra was proclaimed on 30 May 1967, President Odumegwu Ojukwu promoted BANJO to colonel.
When the Nigerian Army invaded Biafra on 6 July 1967, Ojukwu sent Banjo and Major Albert Okonkwo to invade Nigeria.

Banjo was able to capture Benin City in less than a day and was able to get within 300 kilometers of then-capital Lagos.
After Banjo was repulsed at the Battle of Ore, he and other officers (Emmanuel Ifeajuna, Phillip Alale, and Sam Agbam) were accused of plotting a coup against Ojukwu.

After a hurried trial, that some authors characterized as biased, they were found guilty of treason and sentenced to death.
They were executed by firing squad on 22 September 1967 in BIAFRA

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Banjo#Military_career_pre-1966_coup

thunder fire him in hell

What was he thinking when he was fighting against his people n supporting d ever ungrateful nyamiri

At least him eye go don clear now