Awolowo Detention Camp
| Awolowo Detention Camp | |
|---|---|
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Nigeria |
| Governing body | Lagos State Government |
Awolowo Detention Camp is a facility owned by the Federal Government of Nigeria and situated in Lekki, Lagos. It is the place where Obafemi Jeremiah Awolowo was restricted to in the year 1962 for 16 days.[1][2]
History
Action Party, the opposition party to the government of Nigeria was led by Chief Obafemi Awolowo, his leadership was subjected to a political motivated trial and sentenced by the former President Babangida. The facility was remodelled as an institute by the former governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola in June 2009.[1][3]
References
- 1 2 "Awolowo's restriction centre turns institute". Daily Trust. 2009-07-26. Retrieved 2025-02-23.
- ↑ "Nigeria Imprisons Opposition Head for 10 Years; Chief Awolowo Found Guilty After Long Treason Trial 17 Other Prominent Figures Are Also Sentenced Police Guard City 'Tools in a Grand Design'". The New York Times. 1963-09-12. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
- ↑ "Nigeria Imprisons Opposition Head for 10 Years; Chief Awolowo Found Guilty After Long Treason Trial 17 Other Prominent Figures Are Also Sentenced Police Guard City 'Tools in a Grand Design'". The New York Times. 1963-09-12. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-02-22.