The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has demanded a compensation of N5 billion to be paid to the family of Lagos lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, killed by a policeman on Christmas day.
In a statement on Thursday, the Lagos chapter of the NBA said human rights lawyer Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa would lead its team to monitor the prosecution of an alleged killer cop, Drambi Vandi, to ensure justice is served.
The statement reads in part, “The NBA Lagos in conjunction with the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr Y.C. Mikyau, SAN, has decided to be part of the prosecution of the policeman as part of its efforts towards securing quick and effective justice for the family of the deceased.
“In this regard, the NBA will be partnering with the Ministry of Justice during the trial. Mr Adegboruwa has in turn obtained relevant briefing from the Hon Attorney-General of Lagos State and has secured the assurances of an accelerated prosecution once the case file is received from the police.
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“The NBA is also seeking monetary compensation for the family of Mrs Raheem from the government of Lagos State, the Federal Government and indeed the Nigeria Police Force and the Police Service Commission, through its Human Rights Committee.”
Adegboruwa also urged Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to “follow the model that he adopted during the EndSARS Judicial Panel to pay compensation to the family of Mrs Raheem immediately since it is an established fact that her life was terminated illegally by a policeman.”
He also called for the immediate implementation of the recommendations made by the #EndSars panel.
