Bolanle Raheem: We can’t sit back and watch citizens killed, says jidesanwoolu | TheCable
Ebunoluwa OlafusiBabajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, has condemned the killing of Bolanle Raheem, a lawyer and lead consultant of Croston Homes.Reacting, Sanwo-Olu expressed shock and sadness over the “mindless shooting of a harmless citizen” by a police officer meant to protect the citizen.He pledged the government’s support and cooperation with the police to unravel the cause of the shooting, and to ensure that justice is served.
“I have studied preliminary reports on the matter and have instructed the appropriate government officers to immediately get on it,” Sanwo-Olu said. “We must ensure a speedy justice for the late Bolanle. Our government cannot sit back and watch our citizens killed by the same law enforcers that should ordinarily protect them.“I’m aware that the Lagos state police command have arrested, disarmed and detained the police officers involved in the shooting incident.
“I can assure you that the accused persons will have their day in court and nothing will be spared under the laws of Lagos state until justice is served adequately. We will ensure that it is done speedily because justice delayed is justice denied.”He assured Lagosians that the government will live up to its responsibilities and get justice for the late Raheem.
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