Lagos was annexed and became British colony in _________

History JAMB 2020

Lagos was annexed and became British colony in _________

  • 1861 checkmark
  • 1865
  • 1961
  • 1754

The correct answer is: A

Explanation

Lagos, now part of the Southern Nigeria was annexed on 6th of August 1861 under the treat of force by Commander Beddingfield of HMS Prometheus, who was accompanied by the acting British consul, William's McCoskry.

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