Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has expressed his “deepest condolences” to the family of Bolanle Raheem.
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| Lagos-based lawyer, Bolanle Raheem. She was shot dead by a Police Officer in the Ajah area of the state on Christmas day. Photo: @mrfestusogun |
Bolanle Raheem, a lawyer based in Lagos, was shot dead by a Police Officer in the Ajah area of the state on Christmas day.
In his message, Atiku said, the killing of the Lagos-based lawyer is “heartbreaking” and should be “condemned”.
“I call on the police authorities and the Justice system to expedite action on the matter,” the former Vice President of Nigeria wrote.
He believes “justice delayed is justice denied”.
Atiku wrote: “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.
“I call on the police authorities and the Justice system to expedite action on the matter, as justice delayed is justice denied. This will serve as a deterrent to the incidents of irresponsible shooting of innocent citizens by law enforcement agents.
“I express my deepest condolences to the family, friends and the Nigeria Bar Association, in particular its Lagos chapter. May her soul rest in peace.”
