Abiola’s Family Subjected To “Extreme Emotional Torture” As Gunmen Invade Lagos Home

The family of Late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, popularly known as M. K. O. Abiola, has confirmed that some yet-to-be identified armed men invaded their family house in Ikeja, Lagos, subjecting the family to extreme emotional torture.

BIGPEN understands that the armed gun ransacked the residence of the late business tycoon, and erstwhile presidential candidate and adjudged winner of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election.

Sources said that cash of different currencies and denominations were reportedly carted away by the suspected robbers.

Confirming the development, Tundun Abiola, in a statement on behalf of the family on Wednesday, said that the family was subjected to “extreme emotional torture and harassment” by the gunmen.

He said that no life was lost in the “unfortunate and frightening incident”.

The statement reads; “In the early hours of this morning, Wednesday, 2nd September, armed men invaded and ransacked the residence of Chief MKO Abiola in Ikeja, Lagos.

“The hoodlums subjected the family to extreme emotional torture and harassment and stole cash and other valuable items belonging to the family.

“The police have since been informed. The crime is being investigated.

“We are consoled by the fact that no life was lost in this unfortunate and frightening incident.

“We give glory to Almighty Allah and we thank friends and family members across the world who have called and sent messages of support and solidarity”.