Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP), has described as “heartbreaking”, the killing of
Bolanle Raheem, a Lagos lawyer.
TheCable had earlier reported that the incident happened on
Sunday in the Ajah area of Lagos when the deceased and her family were
returning from Christmas service.
Reports had it that some police officers attached to the
Ajiwe police station in Ajah had ordered the car conveying them to stop and
during this time, one of the officers allegedly shot at the car and the bullet
hit the lawyer.
In a tweet on Monday, Abubakar said there is a need for
reform that will “sanitise” the force.
He also called on the police authorities to ensure that the
officers responsible for the act are brought to justice.
“The shooting of Bolanle Raheem by a police officer is
heartbreaking and stands condemned,” he wrote.
“This latest shooting calls to attention the urgent need for
Police reforms that will sanitise the Force and bring it in line with best
policing practices.
“I call on the police
authorities and the Justice system to expedite action on the matter, as justice
delayed is justice denied. This will serve as a deterrent to the incidents of
irresponsible shooting of innocent citizens by law enforcement agents.
“I express my deepest condolences to the family, friends and
the Nigerian Bar Association, in particular its Lagos chapter. May her soul
rest in peace.”
Meanwhile, Benjamin Hundeyin, Lagos police command
spokesperson, said an assistant superintendent of police (ASP) who shot at the
deceased and two other officers are currently in custody.
Also, Usman Baba, the inspector-general of police, has
ordered speedy investigation and prosecution of the officers responsible for
the “ugly and unprofessional act”.
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