by S’ola Filani
A son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo was injured yesterday in an ambush by Boko Haram fighters.
Lt.-Col. Adeboye Obasanjo, an engineer, was said to have been shot in his legs.
He and his platoon were engaged with Boko Haram militants at Baza, which is the village of the General Officer Commanding of the 3rd division when the incident took place.
While some Nigerians are filled with prayers for the wounded soldiers, many others have taken to various online platforms to express their displeasure.
A twitter handle @sims_joelz wrote “Obasanjo’s son got shot at(not killed o) and the media no let us hear word again. What about the thousands that stopped a bullet and died?” while one commented on the online citizens Platform, SaharaReporters, saying “This is not supposed to be a big news. Does he have two heads? Other officers higher than him in rank has fallen and no headlines was made. His father killed Biafrans. The real punishment is yet to come.”
Another Ndi Favour said “I do not see this as BIG NEWS. WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT OBASANJO BEING SHOT? Soon and very soon, obasanjo will pay for all THE BIAFRANS HE KILLED. HE CAN NEVER RUN AWAY FROM THAT.”
Another Nigerian, Taster commented on nairaland saying “Hope this son of Gen. Obasanjo survives as to receive the surrender of boko haram – just like his opportunistic father did for the biafra.”
While another user, opined that “It is commendable that a son of an oga-at-the-top is serving this nation patriotically and also putting his life on the line like most ordinary Nigerians. This is a far cry from the usual expectation from our ”extraordinary” ogas-at-the-top, who hide away their children while unleashing terror on ordinary Nigerians through politics and state-okayed criminalities.
How many former generals like obj have their children in the military.Both obj & boye are true patriots.i wish him quick recovery.may the soul of d dead r.I.p.,Naija pls appreciate little things!