Chapter 15 of 17

Sacrifice - Imprisonment

Imprisoned without charge and sentenced to death for an alleged coup plot, Yar'Adua bore his ordeal as a sacrifice for Nigeria's freedom. He did not live to see his vindication.

The News of His Death
A newspaper reports the death of Shehu Musa Yar'Adua in detention.
The Political Aftermath
A newspaper of 20 December 1997 on the political aftermath following the death of Shehu Musa Yar'Adua.
The Funeral Prayers
The Chief Imam of Katsina State leads the funeral prayers for the late Shehu Musa Yar'Adua.
A Nation Mourns
A newspaper headline reporting the death of Shehu Musa Yar'Adua.
The Political Aftermath
A newspaper of 20 December 1997 on the political aftermath following his death.