June 1998Event
Abdulsalami Abubakar becomes head of state
General Abdulsalami Abubakar succeeded Abacha and signaled a faster return to civilian rule.
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June 1998
Abdulsalami Abubakar becomes head of state
General Abdulsalami Abubakar succeeded Abacha and signaled a faster return to civilian rule.
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What happened
General Abdulsalami Abubakar succeeded Abacha and signaled a faster return to civilian rule. His government began releasing political detainees and resetting the transition process.
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