Bolanle Raheem, an award-winning lawyer, was survived by her husband, Gbenga Raheem, and their children and was also expecting twins.
Bolanle Raheem, a top-notch award-winning lawyer, was the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and a lead consultant of Croston Homes Consulting based in Lagos, southwest Nigeria. She became immensely acknowledged after being shot dead by an Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP Drambi Vandi, on Christmas Day in Lagos.
The heartwrenching incident occurred in December 2022, and Raheem was laid to rest in the Ikoyi area of Lagos, surrounded by the mournful hearts of her dear ones. Furthermore, her husband, Gbenga Raheem, has also testified in the murder trial of Drambi Vandi.
The Lagos State High Court has stated that it will decide on 4th April if the case against a suspended Police officer accused of killing a lawyer will continue to trial, based on the argument that there is poor evidence to back up the conviction.
Who is Gbenga Raheem, Bolanle Raheem’s Husband?
Gbenga Raheem is the husband of the deceased Bolanle Raheem and the father of her children. The couple were married for a long time and were also expecting twins at the time of Bolanle’s death.
Although not many details have been revealed about their children, it has been let fall that Bolanle was four months pregnant with twins at the time of her death.
As mentioned earlier, Gbenga testified in the murder trial of Drambi Vandi. He also revealed on Christmas morning of 2022, the couple shared an intimate moment before having a light breakfast.
Afterward, the family threw themselves into the classic Christmas morning traditions and started opening gifts with their children, and Gbenga gifted a set of jewelry to his beautiful wife. Gbenga said that earlier in the morning, he shared an intimate moment with his wife.
After that, Gbenga and Bolanle had a light breakfast with their children. Post breakfast, Gbenga drove the family to the nearby church.
Bolanle Raheem and Her Children: More Details About Her Family
Although it has been mentioned earlier, Bolanle Raheem is the mother of her children, news outlets believe that more information about them needs to be unearthed and verified.
In addition to that, Bolanle is survived by her mother, who has revealed that Bolanle was four months pregnant with twins when she passed away.
When Bolanle passed away, many of her family members were present at their Ajah residence, including their daughter, his wife’s sister, and her four kids.
The family even went to a supermarket to get ice cream, yogurt, and other food items. They also went to Domino’s Pizza to get pizza.
2023 Update on Bolanle Raheem Killer Drambi Vandi Trial
When Assistant Superintendent of Police, Drambi Vandi, catastrophically shot and killed Bolanle Raheem, it shook the public. The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) arranged funeral services.
The killing led to an ongoing case of Drambi and lately, the case took a fresh turn. After defense counsel, Mr. Adetokunbo Odutola presented his last written address on behalf of his client, Justice Ibironke Harrison retaliated by booking the date for overruling the case.
It was in retaliation to a no-case submission application filed before the court on February 20, 2023.
Odutla argued that the ballistic reports state that the gun did not match the fired bullet and he seemed firm in his argument.
While the prosecution alleges that Bolanle was shot in the chest, the defense firmly argues that the pathologist’s testimony contradicted the prosecution’s claim, as the pathologist stated that the bullet entered from the left through the armpit.
The state government charged the defendant with one count of murder under Section 223 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. The case was recessed until April 3 for a ruling by Justice Harrison following arguments from both sides.
