Nigerians Fume As Policeman Shoots Lawyer Dead on Christmas Day

Cursory: The life of another young Nigerian has once again been cut short by a trigger-happy policeman in Lagos state.

Raheem, a member of the Lagos Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) was reportedly shot at close range by the yet-to-be-identified Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP).

A lawyer identified as Yvonne narrated what transpired in a post on Twitter. The lawyer said the deceased was on her way back from church on Christmas Day when the incident happened under the Ajah bridge and near the police station.

See post below:

OFFICER on her way back from Xmas service at Ajah under bridge .Her family just called me now , that they need a lawyer to stand in for them before the police changes the narrative. They have taken the matter to Ajiwe Police Station.
— Savn Daniel (@savndaniel) December 25, 2022

Meanwhile, the spokesperson for the Lagos state police command, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the officers involved have been arrested. According to him the arrested officers have been transferred to the State’s Central Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.

Hundeyin said:

“The ASP that shot and two others with him have since been taken into custody. They are to be moved to the SCID for further investigation.”

The Lagos police spokesperson also noted that the commissioner of police in the state is currently discussing with the Nigeria Bar Association on the murder of the lawyer.

Reacting to the incident a lawyer said:

Ibola said: “Today the 25th day of December 2022, a Policeman said to be from the Ajiwe Police Station opened fire and shot dead at close range an unarmed civilian, a very seasoned female Lawyer and a member of the Nigerian Bar Association Lagos Branch, Omobolanle Raheem, in the presence of her husband.

“The incident is said to have happened at Ajah under the bridge, while the deceased and her husband were both in their vehicle.

“Mr YC Maikyau, SAN, the President of the Nigerian Bar Association is presently on the matter and we sincerely commend Mr President and all his Excos for the prompt response and a good job.”

Describing Bolanle’s killing as one death too many, Ibola said the NBA cannot sit back and watch their colleagues die at the hands of bloodthirsty individuals who protect them.

See reactions below:

I believe if every nigerian own a fire arm and such incidence like this occur, they can also get what they dish out immediately. Life is not that hard na. It should be an eye for an eye.
— Dakillabusta (@TomObot2) December 26, 2022

How can a lawless police officer just shoot an unarmed civilian straight to the chest? Thi is worrisome, answers must be given.
— Arafat (@ArafatMuazu) December 25, 2022

Ben Hundeyin has confirmed the tragic death of Mrs. Kareem. He's referred to it as "unfortunate and avoidable". He also said the suspect ASP has been moved to custody for questioning. The NBA needs to rise up, Lawyers for some reason are being targeted by members of the NPF
— Bibiire Black Maybach (@tysalihu) December 26, 2022

NBA, should, as a matter of urgency, seek NASS concurrence to have the trial of any policeman who kills a civilian to be done in public and in a timely fashion too.
Plus we need to bring back the death sentence! We can't escape it if we want a decent society! Many of these…/2
— Tunde (@ogbenibabalola) December 26, 2022

I have a completely similar experience with this officers, the Lastma and area boys under Ajah bridge. There’s a big bellied officer on patrol duty that threatened to kill me and I have recording if any lawyer needs it. He said he’ll shoot me and nothing will happen.
— Daniel Kingsley (@DkaysMedia) December 26, 2022

Ben Hundeyin has confirmed the tragic death of Mrs. Kareem. He's referred to it as "unfortunate and avoidable". He also said the suspect ASP has been moved to custody for questioning. The NBA needs to rise up, Lawyers for some reason are being targeted by members of the NPF
— Bibiire Black Maybach (@tysalihu) December 26, 2022

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