NBA Mourns Bolanle Raheem Killed By Police
Category: Crime News
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Monday condemned the
killing of one of its members by a trigger-happy cop in the Ajah area of Lagos
State.
The NBA said the “killer” of Bolanle Raheem must be swiftly
prosecuted and justice be immediately served.
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Raheem was
shot dead
on Christmas Day by a policeman attached to Ajiwe Police Station in Ajah.
The Chairman of the Lagos Branch of the NBA, Ikechukwu Uwanna said
he has been in touch with the Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi who
“assured us that the investigation and prosecution of the killer of Mrs.
Raheem will be swift”.
“The NBA President, Mr. Y. C. Maikyau SAN,
and his Exco have also been monitoring the situation to ensure that the matter
is given all the serious attention it deserves,” Uwanna said in a statement,
and added that the victim’s body had been deposited at the morgue.
SEE: Photo Of Policeman Who Shot Female Lawyer Dead In Lagos
“Members of our NBA Lagos Branch Human Rights Committee led by Mrs. Tam
George have met with the DPO of Ajiwe Police Station, and will meet with the
Commissioner of Police later today to emphasize our mandate of ensuring that
justice is neither delayed nor denied. The committee members have also
proceeded to visit the family of our slain member as at the time of releasing
this statement.
“I urge us all to take a moment today to pray for
the repose of the soul of our slain colleague, and that God will console her
husband and family members.”
Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of
Police, IGP Usman Baba has condemned the shooting and killing of Raheem.
READ: How Police ASP Shot Dead Female Lawyer on Christmas Day in Lagos
“The IGP, who described the incident as unfortunate and sad, has ordered
speedy investigation and prosecution of the officers responsible for the ugly
and unprofessional act, which doesn’t portray the Nigeria Police Standard
Operating Procedure and core values,” Force Public Relations Officer,
Olumuyiwa Adejobi said in a statement on Monday.
“In the same vein,
the IGP commiserates with the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased
as he prays for the repose of her soul.
“He further assures the
general public of justice in the case while he warns officers and men of the
Force to be professional and people-oriented in the discharge of their duties
and operate within the ambit of the law, as the Force’s leadership will not
condone any inappropriate or unprofessional acts.”
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