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Photo: Slain lawyer Omobolanle Raheem laid to rest

The 41-year-old, survived by her husband, Gbenga Raheem and daughter, was buried at Vaults and Gardens (Mayfair) cemetery, Awoyaya in Lekki.

• January 17, 2023

Omobolanle Raheem, a lawyer allegedly killed by a police officer, Drambi Vandi, was buried on Tuesday amidst tears.

The 41-year-old, survived by her husband, Gbenga Raheem and daughter, was buried at Vaults and Gardens (Mayfair) cemetery, Awoyaya in Lekki.

The funeral was held at Olive Tree Parish, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Banana Island.

Her husband, daughter, sister, relatives, friends, pastors from the RCCG and sympathisers attended the burial service.

Delivering a sermon at the service, Okechukwu Enelamah, a former minister of industry, trade and investment, said Ms Raheem’s “relatively short life” was full of great impacts.

Mr Enelamah said the circumstances that led to the lawyer’s death had elicited widespread reactions that will bring about societal reforms.

Picture of Sympathisers gathered outside the church after the funeral service held at Olive Tree Parish, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Banana Island area of the state.
Picture of the deceased widower, Gbenga Raheem, being hugged by a well-wisher outside the church.
A picture of the deceased’s coffin.

Family and relatives of the deceased.
A picture of the deceased’s coffin carried outside the church.
Family and relatives of the deceased gathered for prayer during the funeral service at Olive Tree Parish, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Banana Island area of the state.

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