The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) will be holding a day of tributes on Monday to pay their respects to their late female colleague, Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem, who was tragically killed by a police officer on Christmas Day in Lagos.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria, Raheem was allegedly shot dead by an assistant superintendent of police attached to the Ajiwe Police Station, Ajah, Lagos State. The NBA made the announcement of the tributes in a statement on Friday, signed by the NBA’s Assistant National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Charles Ajiboye.

The tributes will take place at the Lagos Campus of the Nigerian Law School, and will be organized by the NBA in honor of the deceased. The event, called “Auroral Tributes to Mrs. Bolanle Raheem by the NBA,” will be held on January 16th, from 1pm to 4pm.

The NBA is encouraging all members of the legal community to actively participate in the ceremonies. The NBA President, Mr. Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), has emphasized the importance of remembering and honoring the memory of their late colleague, who was a respected member of the legal community.

According to the NBA, Raheem’s family has scheduled her funeral service for January 17th at the Olive Tree Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Banana Island, Lagos State. Furthermore, a service of songs in her honor will take place on January 16th at 5pm at the same venue.

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The NBA has expressed their deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased and has called for an investigation into the matter. The tragic incident has brought attention to the ongoing issues of police brutality and the need for reform within the Nigerian police force.

The NBA hopes that through the tributes and ceremonies, they can not only honor the memory of their late colleague, but also bring awareness to the need for change and justice.