Dec. 27, 2022

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reinforced his stand on justice for the family of Bolanle Raheem, who was shot dead by a policeman on Christmas Day.

In a statement by Gbenga Omotoso, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, he sent a delegation on Tuesday to condole with the family at their home in Ajah.

“We have the permission of Mr. Governor to tell you that justice will be done in this matter. The matter will be ​​charged to court as soon as the police send us the case file.

I will be leading the prosecution to show the seriousness the government attaches to this matter,” Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Moyo Onigbanjo, SAN, said.

Special Adviser on Innovation and Technology, Olatunbosun Alake, said Mr. Governor urged the family to take heart. He prayed that The Almighty would console the family.

The husband of the late Bolanle, Mr. Gbenga Raheem, thanked Mr. Sanwo-Olu for his empathy.

Also in the delegation were the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, who signed the condolence register on behalf of the government, Women and Poverty Alleviation Commissioner, Mrs. Bolaji Dada and Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso.