Abiola remains a symbol of Nigeria's struggle for democracy. Nineteen years after her death there were demonstrations at her graveside. A documentary, "The Supreme Price" details the story of how both Abiola and her husband paid a terrible cost in their quest for a better, freer Nigeria.
On 30 June 2012 Hamza Al-Mustapha and Alhaji Lateef Shofolahan were sentenced to be hanged for the murder of Alhaja Kudirat Abiola. Al Mustapha had been a Presidential Chief security officer whilst Shofolahan had been his victim's personal assistant. The two were later released on appeal by a court in Lagos.
In October 1998 Major Hamza Al-Mustapha appeared in court with the previous President Abacha's son Mohammed, charged with the murder of Kudirat Abiola.At the trial the self-confessed killer, Sergeant Barnabas Jabila, said he was obeying orders from his superior, Hamza Al-Mustapha.
ugwueze chijioke Friday
supprimer les commentaires
Etes-vous sûr que vous voulez supprimer ce commentaire ?
Olufemi Oyekolade
supprimer les commentaires
Etes-vous sûr que vous voulez supprimer ce commentaire ?
Linus Amarachi
supprimer les commentaires
Etes-vous sûr que vous voulez supprimer ce commentaire ?