The slain lawyer, Bolanle Raheem
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has condemned in strongest term, the shooting and killing of Mrs. Bolanle Raheem, a lawyer which took place on Sunday under the Ajah bridge by a police officer attached to Ajiwe police station.
The victim and her family were on their way out for Christmas day celebration at the time of the murder.
In a statement on Monday, the governor expressed shock and sadness over the mindless shooting of a harmless citizen by a police officer whose primary job function was to protect the same citizen.
Sanwo-Olu sympathised with the family, friends and associates of the late Bolanle Raheem.
He also pledged the state government’s full support and cooperation with the police authorities in their investigation to unravel the remote and immediate cause of the shooting that led to the untimely death of the innocent citizen, with a view to ensuring that justice is served.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu
“I have studied preliminary reports on the matter and have instructed the appropriate Government officers to immediately get on it. We must ensure a speedy justice for the late Bolanle. Our Government cannot sit back and watch our citizens killed by the same law enforcers that should ordinarily protect them,” the governor said.
“I’m aware that the Lagos State police command have arrested, disarmed and detained the police officers involved in the shooting incident.
“I can assure you that the accused persons will have their day in Court and nothing will be spared under the Laws of Lagos State until justice is served adequately. We will ensure that it is done speedily because justice delayed is justice denied.”
Sanwo-Olu, however, appealed to residents to remain calm and not take the law into their hands on the matter, assuring Lagosians that the government will live up to her responsibilities and get justice for the late Bolanle Raheem.
The governor prayed for the repose of the victim’s soul, asking God to grant her immediate family and friends the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
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