Lekeaka Oliver
Ambazonian separatist commander (1968–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lekeaka Oliver,[lower-alpha 2] popularly known as Field Marshall, was a Cameroonian army soldier[2] and later an Ambazonian separatist commander and the leader of the Red Dragon militia. His armed group is part of the loosely-structured Ambazonia Self-Defence Council, and is loyal to the Interim Government of Ambazonia.[5] The Red Dragon is mainly active in Lebialem Division, Southwest Region.[3] Oliver was the brother of Chris Anu, former Secretary for Communications of the Interim Government.[6] Throughout his time as a separatist leader, Cameroonian forces erroneously reported that he had been killed three times. He was killed on 12 July 2022, though it remains unclear whether he was killed by Cameroonian forces or in an incident of separatist infighting.[7]
Lekeaka Oliver | |
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Nickname(s) | "King of Ambazonia"[1] |
Born | December 1968[2] |
Died | 12 July 2022[1] Menji, Cameroon |
Allegiance | Ambazonia |
Service/ | Red Dragon |
Years of service | 2017–2022 |
Rank | Field Marshall[lower-alpha 1] Self-proclaimed Paramount Ruler of Lebialem[4] |
Battles/wars | Anglophone Crisis |