The Rainbow
Gunmen on Tuesday invaded the Ikeja residence of Chief MKO Abiola in Lagos.
Abiola, a billionaire businessman who who won the annulled 1993 presidential election, died in detention in 1998 as he sought to reclaim his mandate given to him by Nigerians who overwhelmingly voted for him.
The invasion of palatial residence was disclosed in a statement signed by Tundun Abiola for the family.
The statement dated September 2, 2020 was tilted “Gun-Wielding Hoodlums Invade Mko Abiola’s Ikeja Residence.”
It reads: “In the early hours of this morning, Tuesday, 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.”
Abiola was loved across religious, ethnic and political lines for his generosity and philanthropy.
