Justice Will Be Served – Sanwo-Olu Reacts To Killing Of Bolanle Raheem

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reacted to the killing of a female lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, in the Ajah area of Lagos on Sunday by a police officer.

Sanwo-Olu Reacts To Killing Of Bolanle Raheem

Sanwo-Olu vowed to ensure that justice prevails in the murder of Raheem.

The governor stated this in a statement on his Twitter handle on Monday evening.

Sanwo-Olu also expressed his condolences to the bereaved family.

He tweeted, “With utter shock and sadness, I received the news of the unfortunate and avoidable death of Barrister Bolanle Raheem at the hands of a police officer at Ajiwe.

“My condolence to her family, friends, and associates. I can assure you that justice will be served. Nothing will be spared under the Laws of Lagos State until justice is served speedily and adequately.”

The Lagos State police command have arrested, disarmed and detained the officer(s) involved in the incident.

Nothing will be spared under the Laws of Lagos State until justice is served speedily and adequately.

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) December 26, 2022

Meanwhile, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the shooting and called for urgent police reforms.

Atiku said, “The shooting of Bolanle Raheem by a police officer is heartbreaking and stands condemned. This latest shooting calls to attention the urgent need for Police reforms that will sanitise the Force and bring it in line with best policing practices.”