NBA Demands Justice For Member Shot By Police Before Her Kids And Husband

By Akinwale Kasali

The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has called on the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba to make sure that justice is served following the killing of its member, Bolanle Raheem, who was shot dead by a Policeman on Christmas Day in Ajah Area of Lagos State.

The Pregnant Raheem was shot on Christmas Day while she was in the car with her husband and their children. They were on their way back home after an outing.

Akorede Lawal, the National Publicity Secretary, NBA, described the incident as unfortunate, adding that the President of the Association, Yakubu Maikyau, was monitoring the situation.

He tweeted, “We are aware of this unfortunate incident. This is yet another crime against a lawyer. Regrettably, our member is gone. The NBA President @YCMaikyauSAN is right on this and we shall ensure that justice is duly served.”

Benjamin Hundeyin, the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, said that the trigger Police Officer responsible for the killing and others have been taken into custody.

He tweeted, “Unfortunate and avoidable incident that was. The ASP that shot and two others with him have since been taken into custody. They are to be moved to the SCID for further investigation.

“The Lagos State Police Command condoles with the family, friends and colleagues of Barrister Bolanle Raheem.

“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Abiodun Alabi, has been in touch with the family and the Nigerian Bar Association since yesterday and has given firm assurances that justice will definitely prevail.”

Barr. Olabisi Makanjuola of Olanihun Ajayi Legal Practitioner who is aspiring to be the next Chairman of the NBA, Lagos State, described the incident as an unfortunate sad development.

He said justice must be served and they will not rest on their oars till justice is served.

“This is not the first time such a thing is happening that a Police Officer will kill innocent Nigerians, but this time around, it won’t be swept under the carpet as justice must take it cause”.