Falz, a Nigerian rapper and human rights advocate, has addressed an open letter to Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos State, about the passing of Bolanle Raheem, a lawyer from Lagos.
According to Inspiration FM, Bolanle Raheem was fatally shot on Christmas Day, December 25, 2022, by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Dambri Vandi, a police officer assigned to the Ajiwe Police Station in the Lekki-Ajah neighborhood of Lagos State.
Authorities at the state and federal levels have reacted to Bolanle's tragic death, pledging justice.
In response to Bolanle's murder, Falz used his Twitter account to write a message to Governor Sanwolu-Olu seeking justice and transparency.
The human rights advocate did not miss an opportunity to remind the governor of all that occurred during the EndSars demonstration in the state and how young people were labeled troublemakers for calling for improved governance and fair treatment for law enforcement officers.
The rapper warned and counseled the governor, saying that if the happy trigger police officer is not disciplined and the specifics of the legal processes are not made public, there would be an open invitation to mayhem.
He wrote: @jidesanwoolu @PoliceNG When we refused to leave the streets in October 2020, we were referred to as recalcitrant #EndSars youth that just wanted to make trouble. TWO YEARS after a panel made recommendations regarding those cases, they have still not been implemented..
Another man in police uniform took the life of a pregnant Bolanle Raheem on Christmas Day. If this person isn’t punished & all details PUBLISHED for everyone to see, I am afraid many will interpret that as an invitation to chaos. Humble advice.
@jidesanwoolu @PoliceNG
When we refused to leave the streets in October 2020, we were referred to as recalcitrant #EndSars youth that just wanted to make trouble.
TWO YEARS after a panel made recommendations regarding those cases, they have still not been implemented..— Bop Daddy (@falzthebahdguy) December 28, 2022