Slain Lawyer, Bolanle Raheem Buried in Lagos
Category: Lagos News
Lagos-based lawyer, Mrs Bolanle Raheem, who was shot dead on Christmas Day in
Lagos by an Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP, Drambi Vandi, has been
buried in the Ikoyi area of Lagos amid tears.
Mrs. Raheem was
interred after a funeral service at the Olive Tree Parish of the Redeemed
Christian Church of God, Banana Island, Lagos.
READ: NBA Mourns Bolanle Raheem Killed By Police
“Once again, we’ve lost a member, a very, very active member of our branch. A
colleague and we only pray that her soul finds rest and that the family will
be consoled by the Almighty,” said Ikechukwu Uwanna, chairman of Nigerian Bar
Association, NBA, Lagos Branch during the church service.
The
obsequies followed a service of songs held in her honor in the church on
Monday as well as a day of tributes organized by the NBA in honor of the
deceased.
Apart from family members and lawyers, the funeral
service was also attended by several dignitaries including the All
Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for the Eti-Osa federal constituency,
Ibrahim Obanikoro.
READ: Bolanle Raheem Murder: VP Osinbajo Condoles Family, Promise Justice
In a tweet after the service, Obanikoro said: “I attended the late
Bolanle Raheem’s funeral service. May God comfort her family and friends. May
the days of the rest of us be healthy and long.”
Lagos
Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo, SAN, on
Monday led the prosecution as Vandi was arraigned before Justice Ibironke
Harrison of the Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square, TBS,
on a one-count charge of murder.
An NBA delegation, including NBA
President, Mr. Yakubu Maikyau, SAN, and Uwanna were present in court to
observe proceedings.
READ: Governor Sanwo Olu Reacts To Death Of Lagos Lawyer Shot Dead By Police
The case resumes on January 25 and 26 for the continuation of the cross-examination of Vandi, who pleaded “not guilty” to the charge.
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