The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has condemned the killing of Lagos-based lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, and pledged full support in bringing the culprits to book.
Raheem was shot by a trigger-happy police officer, on Christmas day as she returned from church with her family in the Ajah area of the state.
Channels TV reported that the Governor expressed sadness over the mindless shooting of “a harmless citizen” in a statement on Monday, by his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile.
Sanwo-Olu empathized with the family, friends and associates of the victim, pledging his administration’s full support and cooperation with the police in order to bring the culprits to book.
He said, “I have studied preliminary reports on the matter and have instructed the appropriate Government officers to immediately get on it. We must ensure a speedy justice for the late Bolanle. Our government cannot sit back and watch our citizens killed by the same law enforcers that should ordinarily protect them.
“I’m aware that the Lagos State police command have arrested, disarmed and detained the police officers involved in the shooting incident. I can assure you that the accused persons will have their day in Court and nothing will be spared under the Laws of Lagos State until justice is served adequately. We will ensure that it is done speedily because justice delayed is justice denied.”
The governor also appealed to residents to remain calm and not take law into their hands, assuring that the government will get justice for the late Bolanle Raheem.
Praying for the repose of the late Bolanle Raheem’s soul, Sanwo-Olu asked God to grant her immediate family and friends the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
