The World - News from Sept. 1, 1985
Nigeria’s new military rulers released 112 political prisoners during their first five days in power, including former Foreign Minister Ishaya Audu, former Interior Minister Ali Baba, and Yahahya Dikko, former chairman of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries. They were among hundreds imprisoned by the regime of Maj. Gen. Mohammed Buhari after a coup in late 1983.
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