Kudirat's murder: Abiola family warns Al-Mustapha

The family of late Alhaja Kudirat Abiola, wife of the acclaimed winner of the June 12 1993 presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola, has warned the former chief security officer to late head of state, General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha[rtd], to desist from making statements designed to derail the course of justice with respect to the assassination of their mother.

The family, in a letter to Al-ustapha, signed by Mrs. Hafsat Abiola Costello, also drew Al-Mustapha's attention to Sergeant Roger's confession before the 'Oputa Panel', that he [Al-Mustapha] gave him the gun to carry out the assassination.

The letter to Al-Mustapha titled: "Those who commit crimes must be punished" said the family of Alhaja Kudirat Abiola read the statement you made last time in Ondo state, proclaiming your innocence in the murder Kudirat Abiola.

"It is worth recalling that you were convicted by the High Court in Lagos state. And although you were acquitted by the appeal court on technicalities, the case is before a supreme court. Your recent rantings are designed to divert the course of justice."

The family argued, it should be noted in the context of your recent declaration of innocence that Sergeant Rogers confessed before the Oputa Panel that you gave him the gun to carry out the murder of our mother. You never challenged the evidence of Rogers at the panel. The video of his confession is available on YouTube, if you need to refresh your memory.

"Justice is the only way to ensure peace, especially in a plural society like ours." The family's spokesperson concludes.