NBA demands N5 billion compensation for killing of Lagos lawyer Bolanle Raheem
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has demanded that a N5 billion compensation be paid to the family of Lagos lawyer Bolanle Raheem, killed by a policeman in Ajah on Christmas Day.
In a release on Thursday, the Lagos chapter of the bar body said human rights lawyer Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa would lead its team to monitor the prosecution of alleged killer cop, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Drambi Vandi, to ensure justice is served.
“The NBA Lagos in conjunction with the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr. Y.C. Mikyau, SAN, has decided to be part of the prosecution of the policeman as part of its efforts towards securing quick and effective justice for the family of the deceased.
“In this regard, the NBA will be partnering with the Ministry of Justice during the trial. Mr. Adegboruwa has in turn obtained relevant briefing from the Hon Attorney-General of Lagos State and has secured the assurances of an accelerated prosecution once the case file is received from the police.
“The NBA is also seeking monetary compensation for the family of Mrs Raheem from the government of Lagos State, the Federal Government and indeed the Nigeria Police Force and the Police Service Commission, through its Human Rights Committee,” part of a statement by Mr Adegboruwa read.
The lawyer also urged Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to “follow the model that he adopted during the EndSARS Judicial Panel to pay compensation to the family of Mrs Raheem immediately since it is an established fact that her life was terminated illegally by a policeman.”
He called for the immediate implementation of the recommendations made by the #EndSars panel.
The judicial panel was set up by the Lagos State government in the wake of the #EndSARS protests against police brutality in October 2020 to investigate the excesses of the dissolved Federal Special Anti-robbery Squad and the Lekki Tollgate shootings.
The panel concluded its findings in October and made 32 recommendations to the government including psychological orientation of police officers handling arms.
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