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The mother of Bolanle Raheem, a Lagos-based lawyer who was shot and killed by a police officer, says the deceased was pregnant with twins. The deceased’s mother disclosed this on Tuesday when Abiodun Alabi, Lagos police commissioner paid her a condolence visit. Recall that Raheem was shot dead on Sunday when she was returning home after Christmas church service with her family. The shooting sparked outrage from members of the public, while the Lagos police command stated that the officer involved has been detained. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman Baba has ordered a speedy investigation and prosecution of the officer involved in the shooting. The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has also promised that justice will prevail. Speaking during the c...

Gbenga Raheem, the husband of Bolanle Raheem, a Lagos lawyer who was shot dead by a police officer on their way back from church service on Christmas Day has recounted his experience. The deceased who was pregnant was shot and killed by an officer attached to Ajiwe police station in Ajah, Lagos State. The shooting sparked widespread outrage, and the Lagos police command has detained an assistant superintendent of police, ASP, and two other officers. The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba has equally directed a speedy investigation and prosecution of the accused officer. Recounting the incident on Monday, Gbenga said the shooting occurred when he took his family shopping after church service. In a voice recording obtained by Punch from one of the lawyers who paid th...

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Bolanle Raheem Was Pregnant With Twins, Mother Says

My Wife Gasped For Breath Before Me – Bolanle’s Husband Recounts