Killing Of Lagos Lawyer:  Atiku Calls For Quick Justice

By Ayodele Oni

The Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has urged the Inspector General of Police to bring an Assistant Superintendent who shot a Lagos lawyer and killed her on Christmas day to quick justice will put an end to such barbaric act in the country.

Barrister (Mrs) Omobolanle Raheem, was shot and killed by a Police  Officer attached to Ajiwe Police Station, Ajah, Lagos State.

Raheem, it was gathered, was shot on Sunday by the unnamed policeman when the car she was in tried to make a U-turn under the Ajah Bridge.

The victim was rushed to a hospital but was confirmed dead.

Reacting on Monday, the PDP Candidate condemned, in strong language, the sad incident, and expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased and members of the Nigerian Bar Association, saying the killing “calls to attention the urgent need for Police reforms.”

Atiku wrote on Twitter, “The shooting of Bolanle Raheem by a Police officer is heartbreaking and stands condemned.

“This latest shooting calls to attention the urgent need for Police reforms that will sanitize the Force and bring it in line with best policing practices.

“I call on the Police authorities and the Justice system to expedite action on the matter, as justice delayed is justice denied.

“This will serve as a deterrent to the incidents of irresponsible shooting of innocent citizens by law enforcement agents.

“I express my deepest condolences to the family, friends and the Nigeria Bar Association, in particular its Lagos chapter. May her soul rest in peace.”