BRT murder: Arrest culprits, give Bamise’s family N100m – Adegboruwa to Lagos govt

Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, a human rights activist, has petitioned the Lagos State Government to apprehend the perpetrators of the murder of BRT rider Bamise Ayanwola.

The Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) sought N500 million in compensation for the family in a statement on Tuesday.

Adegboruwa, on the other hand, praised state officials for following through on their pledge to prosecute Andrew Ominnikoron.

The driver was arrested and charged with rape and murder at the Lagos State High Court. He was remanded in custody.

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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Attorney-General Moyosore Onigbanjo were praised by Adegboruwa for their quick handling of the situation.

The level of legal counsel provided by the Director of Public Prosecution, Babajide Martins, he said, “is a proof to the government’s resolve to do justice to the case.”

“In view of the facts that the Lagos State Government’s facility (bus) and employee (driver) were used to conduct the crime, it is important for the Lagos State Government to contact the deceased’s family.”

“First, extend an apology and provide healing to the bereaved parents and siblings; second, provide suitable compensation to the family (not less than N100,000,000).” There will continue to be a gap if this is not done.”

Sanwo-Olu was admonished by the counsel to follow through on his pledge to equip all public transportation buses with security features.

Adegboruwa praised Nigerians for continuing to strive for justice, “particularly civil society groups and the media.”