Justice Mojisola Dada of the Lagos High Court sitting at Igbosere will on Monday deliver judgement in the murder case against Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, the former Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State General Sani Abacha and Lateef Shofolahan the driver of the late Kudirate Abiola.

Both men are standing trial for the murder of Kudirat Abiola, the wife of the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election, Moshood Abiola, who was assassinated in her car on June 4, 1996.

The trial of Major Mustapha is adjudged to be the longest criminal trials ever experienced in the nation’s history, lasting more than 12 years with five successive judges.

Al-Mustapha and Shofolahan have been standing a joint trial after the third accused person - CSP Rabo Lawal, the Officer in charge of Mobile Police (OC MOPOL) then at the Aso Rock Villa was discharge and acquitted by the Court.

Specifically, Shofolahan is alleged to have provided the details of the movement of the late Kudirat Abiola at the time of her murder.

A four-count charge of “conspiracy and murder of Alhaja Abiola on June 4, 1996 along the Lagos/ Ibadan Expressway, Lagos toll gate, opposite Cargo Vision, Ikeja in Lagos” was preferred against Al-Mustapha and Shofolahan when the state established a prima-facie case against them.


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they should release this guy fast, he's a good candidate for governor in kano state under the umblerra, PDP likes people like him

I see no why reason he is still being kept in that facility. Pls whoever is in charge of his case should better release him. The has tried alot

He was just a messenger and messengers had choices to resign. If found guilty should face life imprisonment, if not, he should be there for another 4 yrs until the Boko Boyz are eliminated

damn why is the trial taking so long

The reason Nigeria is where it is today is lack of justice. Every murderer must face the music. The innocent should be released

mustapha should be released and made the head of a combat squad to eliminate the bokos, the guy is trigger happy no be small

Justice must be done to allow future for Nigeria nation. The last too long for true justice to prevailed.

Interesting, And who knows if this guy is even a supporter of the BH, He has being enjoy the big man treatment in the said prison

humblebee:

they should release this guy fast, he's a good candidate for governor in kano state under the umblerra,  PDP likes people like him

To me the case is long overdue, and even if he may be released on compassionate grounds, the timing is not palatable, not with the boko haram guys everywhere, he could possibly begin to pursue a personal vendetta against govt, it's sad but i suggest he remains in prison till boko dusts settle.

They have persecuted the young man enough jare. Mr. Judge, tell us if he is guilty or not, else release him to his family ASAP.

kokoA:

They have persecuted the young man enough jare. Mr. Judge, tell us if he is guilty or not, else release him to his family ASAP.

I love dis country!

He should be release it as takin too long

He should be jailed for life and the key thrown away.

All these people who are asking for him to be released to his family; do you know how many families this man and his cohorts in those days have denied their breadwinners forever?

People like Bagauda Kaltho, Kudirat Abiola, Alfred Rewane? Why do Nigerians have short memories?

its gonna dangerous to release him now.

This guy will definitely strengten the boko haram group.

I really know at the end of this case, they'll still leave him in peace. How long are we going to live like this! Take justice fast.

Release who, bring the ediot to my domain, three mins is enough, news paper will carry the rest news.

If they can release Bode George after how many days (it seems like it) - they should free this known murderer - after all corruption kills just as much as bad soldiers

Released for what?, to come out and kill more? He must be made to pay for his evil deeds.

If found guilty, he should face the music.

These pictures were taking 2day while the court had it's session

^^^^

whats the outcome.

This man is a vital security material,if adequately utilized in the trial period of insecurity.Nigerians!!! we are so short sighted,not knowing our onion when the need arises.SMH and walk away.

Armed policemen av taken over the control of traffic in front of the court, Along Igbosere rd, Lagos Island

police don't count in Nigeria anymore,they have sold their birth and "korofo"right,and BH is depleting them.

BREAKING NEWS: Lagos High court convicts #Al-Mustapha & Shofolahan sentences both to death by hanging

LIAR!!!!,

Let them Release this man, he has stayed what ever sentence they would have given him

gigabytes:

BREAKING NEWS: Lagos High court convicts #Al-Mustapha & Shofolahan sentences both to death by hanging

That's a lie, cuz they are yet to even come out, Am right in front of the court

Ijogz, u r 1h behind real time. Wake up http://trendsmap.com/local/ng/lagos https://twitter.com/#!/search/al%20mustapha news everywher.