Lawyer Shot Dead by Policeman on Christmas Day in Lagos, Colleagues Demand Justice

Lawyer Shot Dead by Policeman on Christmas Day in Lagos, Colleagues Demand Justice

Mrs. Bolanle Raheem, a lawyer was driving home with her four children on board, Christmas evening after attending a Christmas Church service when a policeman reportedly pulled trigger on her at the Ajah bus stop in Lagos.

THEEAGLE gathered that the incident threw the community into confusion as the cop, who was with a team of policemen, fled the scene.

The culprit was however caught and detained by the police.

According to a source, the woman was attempting to make a U-turn beneath the Ajah Bridge when the officer opened fire on her car.

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The incident was confirmed by the state police public relations officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, who also stated that the officer was in custody.

“The officer involved in the shooting is an ASP; he has been arrested, detained, and will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, for further investigations,” he said.

However, our correspondent learned that Lawyers are mobilizing to the police station this morning to demand justice for their deceased colleague.