Outrage as police officer kills Lagos lawyer on Christmas Day

An unnamed policeman attached to the Lagos police command has reportedly shot dead Bolanle Raheem, a female lawyer.

The incident was said to have happened on Sunday morning in the Ajah area of the state.

TheCable understands that the shooting occurred when the deceased and her family were returning from Christmas service.

Some police officers attached to the Ajiwe police station in Ajah were said to have ordered the car conveying them to stop.

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The deceased was reportedly rushed to a hospital where she was confirmed dead.

The deceased was reportedly rushed to a hospital where she was confirmed dead.

Confirming the incident, Benjamin Hundeyin, Lagos police command spokesperson, said the assistant superintendent of police (ASP) who shot at the deceased and two other officers are currently in custody

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“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,” Hundeyin said on Twitter

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