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GST 112 GST 112 Test Compilations 7 Objective Question

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The king of Lagos that ceded territory to the British in 1861 was
Options
A Oba Kosoko
B Oba Akinolu
C Oba Dosunmu
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D Oba Akitoye
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Oba Dosunmu (or Docemo) was the King of Lagos who, under pressure from the British, signed the Treaty of Cession in 1861, which led to Lagos becoming a British colony.

Hint

This event marked a crucial step in British colonial expansion in Nigeria.

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