June 12 and the exit of military rule: An untold story of resistance, By Wale Adeoye

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June 12 and the exit of military rule: An untold story of resistance, By Wale Adeoye

Through coordinated efforts, his residence was located by the secret service. The military mounted sentry at his rented apartment in Ojuelegba, having failed to kidnap him during the protest. For Zik, it became difficult to visit home. He was a refugee, with information that a bounty had been placed on his head by the Directorate […]

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