2022: Buhari reacts to killing of Lagos lawyer, Bolanle Raheem

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the “heinous and senseless” killing of Omobolanle Raheem, a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), shot by on-duty policemen on Christmas Day.

SOLACEBASE reports that Buhari said he was deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the brutal killing of Raheem.

This was contained in a statement issued by Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, on Tuesday.

The statement said the President also directed the police authorities to take “the strongest possible action” against the culprits already detained

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‘’Buhari said this incident is a stark reminder of the recurring menace of the mishandling of weapons and a wakeup call to law enforcement agencies, including the Police, to ensure the full implementation of reforms instituted by the administration on the subject of weapons handling as well as the protection of the rights of citizens,’’ the statement said.

“In this hour of grief, the nation stands in solidarity with the bereaved family and the NBA. I assure you that justice will be done in this case.’’