The Nigerian Bar Association has accused the Police of cover up in the investigation and prosecution of the officer that killed its member, Omobolalnke Raheem on Christmas day.
In a statement on Saturday, the NBA accused the police of hiding the identify of the suspected killer cop.
The statement reads, “The NBA notes with concern that since Gafaru was killed in Ajah on 7/12/2022, the police authorities have refused to disclose the identity of the police officer (s) suspected to have been responsible for Gafaru’s death. The NBA has therefore demanded that the Nigerian Police officially and immediately disclose to Nigerians the name(s) of the suspected murderer(s) of citizen – Gafaru Buraimoh. This is the first responsible thing to do!
In order to consolidate on all the steps that have so far been taken and to ensure that our efforts are concerted, the NBA President has now constituted the Team earlier announced in respect of this incident on 26/12/2022 into an Adhoc Committee of the NBA. The Committee comprises the following members:
i. Mrs. Titilola Akinlawon, SAN – Chairperson
ii. Charles Ajiboye (National Assistant Publicity Secretary) – Member
iii. Ikechukwu Uwanna (Chairman, Lagos Branch) – Member
iv. Seyi Olawunmi (Chairman, Ikeja Branch) – Member
v. Olalekan Thanni (Chairman, Ikorodu Branch) – Member
vi. M.A. Sodipo (Chairman, Badagry Branch) – Member
vii. Omotayo Omosehin (Chairman, Epe Branch) – Member
viii. Oladotun Hassan (Secretary, Epe Branch) – Member
ix. Mrs. Abiye Tam-George (Vice Chairman, Lagos Branch) – Secretary
The Committee’s terms of reference are as follows:
i. To continue to interface with the families of of late Omobolanle Raheem, and Gafaru Buraimoh, the police and the office of HAG, Lagos State over the incidents and cases until the conclusion of prosecution in the respective cases;
ii. To hold watching brief on behalf of the NBA in the course of the prosecutions of ASP Drambi Vandhi and the perpetrator(s) of the death of Gafaru Buraimoh and render periodic reports;
iii. To file civil suits on behalf of the families of late Omobolanle Raheem and Gafaru Buraimoh and do all that is necessary to obtain reasonable compensation for the respective families;
iv. To collaborate with the NBA-Human Rights Institute to develop a capacity training program for the police on respect for human rights to be implemented jointly by the NBA, the Nigerian Police Force and the Police Service Commission;
