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[BREAKING] Bamise Murder: Court Remands BRT Driver For 30 Days

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Mar 11, 2022.

Bamise Murder: Yaba Chief Magistrates’ court has remanded the BRT driver For 30 days
Ayanwole, 22, was found dead last Monday on Carter Bridge, Lagos Island — nine days after she was declared missing after she boarded Nice’s vehicle.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday remanded a bus rapid transit (BRT) driver, Mr. Andrew Nice, for 30 days over his alleged involvement in the death of his passenger, Oluwabamise Ayanwole.

The court made the order following an application by the Police.

Police counsel Yetunde Cardoso, who filed the application based on a four-count charge of the alleged murder, sexual assault, misconduct, and interference with a corpse.

Ayanwola got missing while returning to Ota from Ajah on Saturday, February 26 when she boarded a BRT bus with number 240257 going to Oshodi at about 7pm at Chevron Bus-Stop.

It was gathered that the victim worked as a fashion designer at Chevron Estate, Ajah, and spent weekends at Ota, Ogun State, with her sister.

Recall that late Bamise’s relatives, activists, and other protesters stormed the State House of Assembly in Lagos, demanding justice for the murder of Oluwabamise Ayanwola.

Protesters who went to the Assembly with the deceased’s immediate elder sister, Damilola Titilayo Ayanwola, said it was painful that such an incident occurred.

They also urged the government to do more to ensure the safety of people and property.

Protesters also demanded justice and expressed concern about the safety of BRT vehicles.

However, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, promised that the legislative arm of the State Government will ensure that justice is served in the case.

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