The former dictator has continued to make headlines annually due to the recovery of large sums of money stolen and stashed abroad by his family.
Nigerians remember late dictator 18 years after death
The circumstances of Abacha’s death have been surrounded in mystery with a popular story suggesting that he ate a poisoned apple given to him by a prostitute.
Late Nigerian military leader General Sani Abacha is shown in this September 1993 file photo.
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