Crime
Omobolanle Raheem: NBA demands N5b compensation for slain lawyer’s family
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is demanding at least N5billion compensation for the family of slain Lagos lawyer, Mrs Omobolanle Raheem.
NBA Lagos Branch member, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN), in a statement on December 29, said the NBA will also monitor the trial of of the killer cop.
According to him “The NBA Lagos in conjunction with the NBA President, Mr. Y.C. Mikyau, SAN, has decided to be part of the prosecution of the policeman as part of its efforts towards securing quick & effective justice for the family of the deceased.
In this regard, the NBA will be partnering with the Ministry of Justice during the trial. The NBA is also seeking monetary compensation for the family of Mrs. Raheem from the government of Lagos State, the F.G, & indeed the Nigeria Police Force and the Police Service Commission.
The NBA will seek for payment of damages not less than 5 billion naira in addition to the prosecution of the k#ller cop.
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