President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the heinous and senseless killing of a member of the Nigerian Bar Association , Omobolanle Raheem, who was shot in Lagos by policemen on Christmas Day.
Buhari, according to a statement issued yesterday by his spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu, described the incident as a stark reminder of the recurring mishandling of weapons and a wakeup call to law enforcement agencies, including the police, to ensure the full implementation of reforms instituted by the administration on the subject of weapons handling as well as the protection of the rights of citizens.
Buhari said he was deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the brutal killing.
He directed the police authorities to take the strongest possible action against the culprits, who were already held in detention.
