Slain lawyer: Sanwo-Olu visits IGP, demands diligent prosecution

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday said there would be no cover-up in the investigation and prosecution of the culprit(s) involved in the murder of the late lawyer, Mrs. Bolanle Raheem, who was shot dead on Christmas Day.

He said the outcome of investigations of the case is very important to the government and the people of Lagos State, stressing that the people deserved to know the process leading to justice for the victim.

Sanwo-Olu stated this during his visit to the Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba, at the police headquarters in Abuja, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile.

He said, “We really need to get a sense of security architecture in the state and what we need to do. First is to condemn the very unfortunate incident, to express the grief of the government and the people of Lagos State, and to say how very unfortunate at this period in our time to have incidents like this.

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“But beyond that is really how do we ensure that incidents like this are reduced to the barest minimum and what can government do that we are not currently doing that we can do to help the Nigeria Police, the Lagos State Police Command and how do we ensure that we have better collaboration because we do not have any other police force.”

Speaking further on the importance of his meeting with the IGP, Sanwo-Olu said his government would continually work with the Nigeria Police in providing additional equipment like body cameras and a joint advocacy programme to enhance public and police communication.

Also speaking, the IGP assured Sanwo-Olu that there would not be any cover-up in handling the case of the deceased lawyer and the culprit.

“I can assure you that there is no going to be any hanky-panky on the issue. We are also saddened about the incident. I want to again extend my condolences to the family of the late Bolanle Raheem, the husband, and the entire family.

“I also wish to extend my condolence to the government and the people of Lagos State and Nigeria at large.

“We will continue to improve on how our officers will engage in the use of firearms. At the same time, we also want to appeal to Nigerians to be responsible. They should help the police by way of supervision and making their work easy. I want to assure the members of the public that their case will be dealt with,” he said.