President Buhari Mourns Bolanle, Says Justice Must Be Done

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the killing of Raheem Bolanle by a trigger-happy policeman from Ajiwe Station, Ajah Division, Lagos State Command on Christmas Day, 2022.

 

Newsonline reports that Buhari described the killing of Bolanle, whose family sources said she was pregnant and expecting twins, as heinous and senseless.

 

A statement by the Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Buhari, Garba Shehu, said the president has directed the inspector general of police to ensure that justice is done.

 

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Omobolanle Raheem, a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) was shot by an on-duty trigger-happy policeman on Christmas Day.

 

“The President said he was deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the brutal killing and directed the police authorities to take “the strongest possible action” against the culprits already held in detention.

 

“President Buhari said this incident is a stark reminder of the recurring menace of the mishandling of weapons and a wakeup call to law enforcement agencies, including the Police to ensure the full implementation of reforms instituted by the administration on the subject of weapons handling as well as the protection of the rights of citizens.

 

“In this hour of grief, the nation stands in solidarity with the bereaved family and the NBA. I assure that justice will be done in this case,” the statement read.