John Amadu Bangura
Brigadier John Amadu Bangura, C.B.E. was the acting Governor-General of Sierra Leone from 18 April 1968 until 22 April 1968. He led the Sargeants' Coup in 1968 that successfully re-instated civilian rule in Sierra Leone.
Read more about John Amadu Bangura: Early Life, Sargeants' Coup, Political Prisoner, Execution
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