The United Nations (UN) system in Nigeria has condemned the killing of a Nigerian Woman, Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem, a lawyer by a trigger-happy policeman on Christmas Day in Lagos even as it demanded that justice be served on the perpetrator of the dastardly act.
UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Matthias Schmale in a statement recently said the killing was deeply disturbing and sad even as he conveyed condolences to Mrs Raheem’s family, and to her professional colleagues and friends.
Part of the statement read “We urge that justice be expediently served for Mrs. Raheem and her family.
“I would also like to encourage the government of Nigeria to review and strengthen the implementation of the Police Force’s Rules of Engagement, and Standard Operating Procedure on human rights, to prevent a similar incident in the future.
“As another year concludes, it is worrying that the epidemic of violence against women and girls has not abated. The United Nations will continue to support the Government of Nigeria and the Nigerian Police in protecting women and girls from any form of violence and in ensuring that the human rights of the most vulnerable in society are fully respected.”
