Kehinde Adegbodu, the surviving member of the renowned gospel duo Adegbodu Twins, has spoken out about a harrowing armed robbery that targeted his family compound in Lagos on Monday evening, revealing that the intruders specifically sought him and his late twin brother Taiwo’s valuables. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. while Kehinde was away in Osun State, and the robbers, armed with guns, demanded to know his whereabouts and forced their way into Taiwo’s room. They searched for cash, phones, gold, and car keys, leaving behind a trail of fear and destruction.
In a video shared on social media, Kehinde recounted how he received a frantic call from Taiwo’s wife, who was visibly shaken. “An issue happened two nights ago. Because I was not at home, I travelled to Osun State. Around past 9 in the evening, I received a call from Taiwo’s wife. I noticed her voice was panicking,” he said. The robbers, numbering four, reportedly asked, “Where is Kehinde? Where is Taiwo’s room? Where are their golds? Where is Taiwo’s phone? Where is the car key? We are here because of Kehinde.” Their focus on him and his brother’s possessions suggests a targeted attack, not a random break-in.
The intruders became frustrated upon learning Kehinde was not present and reportedly contacted their “boss” to report his absence. Despite their anger, they did not harm anyone, which Kehinde credited to divine protection. “The robbers took all my clothes, valuables, and cash. I thank God that they did not harm anyone. I am speaking out because of protection over my children and Taiwo’s children,” he said. The ordeal left his children traumatized, with the young ones now afraid to sleep in their own home.
Kehinde suspects the robbery was fueled by rumors about donations raised for Taiwo’s burial. He believes the robbers thought the funds collected by musician Yinka Ayefele were still in his possession. “I think the robbers thought that the money Yinka Ayefele raised for us was still with me. These robbers did not even care that we are mourning. They spent over 45 minutes at our house. By the time I got through to the security, they had already gone,” he explained. He emphasized that all donations were transparently accounted for and used to fund a building project where Taiwo would be laid to rest.
Taiwo Adegbodu passed away in March after complaining of a sharp chest pain on the night of his death. Since then, Kehinde has been navigating grief while protecting his family. He urged the public to respect the sanctity of mourning and to safeguard children from harm. “Please do not come and harm our children. They are innocent. We are not usually at home. I do not have money, and I do not live a fake life,” he pleaded. As the Adegbodu family continues to heal, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by Nigerians, even in moments of sorrow. The call for greater security and community vigilance grows louder with each such incident.
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