Lagos state police command has confirmed the arrest and detention of its officer that killed a female lawyer, Bolanle Raheem.
Bolanle was killed yesterday while attempting a U-turn under the Ajah Bridge. Bolanle took her family to a restaurant to celebrate Christmas, after which she was pursued by a cop who shot at her vehicle. The bullet struck her, and she was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she died.
SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, said on Twitter that the officer responsible for the killing and others have been apprehended.
His words: “Unfortunate and avoidable incident that was. The ASP that shot and two others with him have since been taken into custody. They are to be moved to the SCID for further investigation.
“The Lagos State Police Command condoles with the family, friends and colleagues of Barrister Bolanle Raheem.
“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Abiodun Alabi, has been in touch with the family and the Nigerian Bar Association since yesterday and has given firm assurances that justice will definitely prevail.”