Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has shared his thoughts as regards the death of Lawyer Bolanle Raheem who was gunned down by a policeman in Ajah on the 25th of December.
Obi expressed his displeasure over the incident, while also enlightening Nigerians on the need for police reform in the country.
He tweeted: “I am shocked by the mindless killing of Mrs. Bolanle Raheem by a trigger-happy policeman on a Christmas day. Her death is a huge loss to her immediate and extended family. Like I’ve always said, a well-trained and professional police officer will not engage in police brutality.
“Her killing, and the loss of many innocent lives across the nation to trigger-happy policemen, is the reason why I will embark on immediate and intrusive security sector reform and governance (SSRG).
“Relatedly, we must improve the functioning and effectiveness of the police by strengthening their civilian oversight as well as increasing their strength, materiel, financial allocation, and enhanced professional training. Our national policing strength must be relative to our national population and meet global standards.
“We must not allow the waste of human lives in Nigeria under any guise. May the soul of Late Mrs. Bolanle Raheem rest in perfect peace. My sincere condolence to her family. “
Earlier, Lagos State Governor — Babajide Sanwo-Olu promised swift and adequate justice will be served to the perpetrator(s).
