The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Monday said it would schedule a special programme to honour a female lawyer, Mrs Omobolanle Raheem, who was shot dead on the last Christmas Day.
The National Publicity Secretary of the NBA,Mr Habeeb Lawal, disclosed this in a statement released in Lagos on Monday saying that new dates for the burial ceremonies of Raheem would be communicated.
“Contrary to the earlier announcement released by the family of the late Bolanle Raheem with regard to her burial arrangements, new dates will be announced soon.
“This is as a result of sensitive matters discussed with the family during the visit of the NBA President, Y.C. Maikyau (SAN), who led a delegation to the family.
“In addition, the NBA is planning a befitting event for lawyers to pay their last respect to their deceased colleague.
“This event will be championed by the NBA Lagos Branch and full details will be announced soon,” it said.
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Raheem was reportedly shot dead on Christmas Day by an assistant superintendent of police attached to the Ajiwe Police Station in Ajah, Lagos.
The incident was said to have happened when the deceased and her family were returning home from the Church.
The suspect had since been remanded at Ikoyi Correctional Center.