The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) had said that it will demand N5 billion compensation for the family of Lagos Lawyer, Mrs Omobolanle Raheem, who was shot dead by an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Drambi Vandi, at the Ajah roundabout in Lagos State on Christmas Day.
Fiery Lagos Lawyer and human rights activist, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, (SAN), said in a statement on Thursday that the NBA would also monitor the trial of ASP Vandi, the killer cop.
Adegboruwa, said that he was appointed to lead the monitoring team for Vadi’s prosecution.
He stated also that the Lagos State Branch of the NBA and the Association’s President, Y.C. Mikyau, SAN, have decided to participate in the process of prosecution of the police officer in the quest for justice.
“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.
“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.
“The NBA will seek for payment of damages not less than five billion naira in addition to the prosecution of the killer cop.”
Adegboruwa also urged Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, 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’ as was the case during the EndSARS Judicial Panel.
