Raheem was shot dead in Lagos on the last Christmas Day by an Assistant Superintendent of Police attached to the Ajiwe Police Station in Ajah, Lagos State.
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has scheduled a memorial service for its female member, Omobolanle Raheem, who was killed by Nigerian policemen on Christmas Day in Lagos State.
The NBA announced this in a statement to journalists on Friday.
Charles Ajiboye, NBA's Assistant National Publicity Secretary, signed the release.
SaharaReporters had reported how Raheem was allegedly shot dead in Lagos on the last Christmas Day by an Assistant Superintendent of Police attached to the Ajiwe Police Station in Ajah, Lagos State.
According to the NBA, the tributes are to be paid at the Lagos Campus of the Nigerian Law School.
“With the directive of the NBA President, Mr Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), a befitting day of tributes will be organised by the NBA in honour of the deceased, Mrs Bolanle Raheem.
“The event tagged: “Auroral Tributes to Mrs Bolanle Raheem by the NBA,” is to be held at the Dinning Hall of the Nigerian Law School, Lagos Campus, on Jan. 16, from 1pm to 4pm.
“The Nigerian Bar Association, through its Lagos Branch, humbly requests for tributes to honour our late colleague, who was slain on Dec. 25, 2022,” the NBA said.
According to NBA, the late Raheem’s family has slated January 17 for her funeral service, at the Olive Tree Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Banana Island, Lagos State.
It said that a service of songs in her honour would take place on January 16 at 5pm at the same venue.
It encouraged lawyers to actively participate in the burial ceremonies.