Police shoot female lawyer dead at close range on Christmas Day-Report

A member of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Lagos Branch, Mrs Omobolanle Raheem, has been killed by a policeman in Lagos.

The incident took place at Ajah Under Bridge, Lagos state, on Christmas Day while the deceased was on her way back from Church service.

A member of Lagos branch of the NBA, working with the deceased, disclosed that some policemen had moved the body of the late Mrs Omobolanle Raheem after the incident to a mortuary and was asking the bar for assistance “before the police change the narrative.”

The message read: “I am Barr. Yvonne a member of the NBA Lagos Branch. Sir, I tried reaching out to you but I guess you were busy.

“My boss, Barr Omobolanle Raheem was shot dead today (Sunday, December 25, 2022) by a POLICE OFFICER on her way back from Christmas service at Ajah under bridge.

“Her family just called me now, that they need a lawyer to stand in for them before the police change the narrative. They have taken the matter to Ajiwe Police Station.

“The police officer is from Ajiwe station. Her husband was the one driving. Barr. Omobolanle was seated in the front with her husband.

“The officer asked them to park and they needed the vehicle in front to move so they could park well, and immediately the police officer shot at a close range right into her chest.

“On seeing what happened, the remaining police officers on duty there absconded.

“After a while, some police men came and moved her body to the mortuary in Yaba, without obtaining any consent from her family members.

“Currently her family has located where they moved her body to.

“I am currently not in Lagos. I thought of bringing this to you for your assistance and guidance, Ma. Thank you.”

Barristerng.com that reported the story did not indicate to whom exactly Barrister Yvonne addressed her message. (Credit: Barristerng.com)