Nigeria: Further information on death in custody / prisoner of conscience / medical concern / fear of ill-treatment

Alhaji Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, 54, former Chief of Staff and Vice-Chairman of the ruling Supreme Military Council 1976-79 and new name: Staff Sergeant Patrick Usikekpo, armed forces officer, and five other prisoners: Concern for the health of political prisoners held in insanitary conditions and whithout medical care in Nigeria has been increased by the death of six prisoners, including another prisoner of conscience.

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