NBA Set For Legal Battle, Demands N5billion compensation Over Lawyer killing
Published by Borderless Media
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has said it will demand at least N5 billion in compensation for the family of slain Lagos lawyer Mrs Omobolanle Raheem.
It will also monitor the trial of Assistant Superintendent, Drambi Vandi, who shot and killed Mrs Raheem in Lagos on Christmas Day.
NBA Lagos Branch member and rights activist, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN), in a statement on Thursday, said he was appointed to lead the monitoring team.
Mrs. Raheem, an expectant mother, was in her car in the Ajah area of Lagos on her way back from church with her family when she was shot.
Adegboruwa said: “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 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.”
