Abu Sitah’s ultimatum to walk out of prison forced Barre’s hand

Evidence

Without telling his fellow prisoners, Abu Sitah informed the prison officers that he wanted to know why he was in prison and that if the authorities did not provide an answer within three days he would walk out of prison even if they had to shoot to stop him. He told Hussen about his decision, and Hussen decided to join him. Hussen informed Osman, and Osman instantly joined them as well. — Abdi Ismail Samatar, Africa’s First Democrats, 1049