How my father escaped execution, spent 34 years in prison — Daniel Etim-Effiong

Guardian | 02-05-2026 04:56am |

Daniel Etim-Effiong has revealed that his father was imprisoned for 34 years following allegations of involvement in the 1986 Vatsa coup plot. He detailed the circumstances surrounding his father's escape from execution, highlighting the lengthy legal battles and the eventual commutation of his sentence. The narrative sheds light on the impact of the political climate in Nigeria during that period and the personal toll it took on families affected by such events.

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