By Ishaya Ibrahim, News Editor
Gunmen on Wednesday invaded the house of the late Chief Moshood Abiola in Ikeja, Lagos State and stole property worth millions of naira.
A statement by Tundun Abiola on behalf of the family which was sent to TheNiche on Wednesday said the hoodlums struck in the early hours of today.
Titled “Gun-wielding hoodlums invade MKO Abiola’s Ikeja residence,” the statement read: “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.”
When our correspondent visited Abiola’s house on Wednesday, a police patrol vehicle was stationed at the front of the building.
A security guard on the premises, however, declined to speak with our correspondent who inquired about the incident.
It was learnt that the state Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, had paid a visit to the family.
When contacted, Odumosu said some arrests had been made, adding that investigation had commenced into the incident.
“Three people were involved in the operation and from what I gathered when I visited the house today, only one of the suspects was armed. The suspects gained entry through the canal because the building backed the canal and I was told that some pieces of jewellery and money were stolen. I have beefed up security in the area.
“None of the residents, including his wife, Bisi and two girls were attacked or injured during the operation. We have made some arrests and commenced an investigation into the incident,” Odumosu said.
