Bolanle Raheem was a Nigerian lawyer, business coach, and real estate developer who was fatally shot by a police officer on December 25, 2022, in the Ajah area of Lagos State. In this blog post, we will discuss her biography, husband, age, family, children, and the circumstances surrounding her death.

Bolanle Raheem Biography

Early Life and Education

Bolanle Raheem was born on May 29 in Lagos State, Nigeria. She attended Holy Child College in Ikoyi for her secondary school education. She later studied at Olabisi Onabanjo University in Ogun State and the Nigerian Law School in Enugu State.

Career

Bolanle Raheem was a property lawyer and a member of the Nigerian Bar Association, Lagos chapter. She was an award-winning realtor, a real estate consultant, business coach, and developer. She was the Chief Executive Officer of Croston Homes and Co-founder City Building, a real estate and property development company.

Bolanle Raheem Husband

Bolanle Raheem was married to Gbenga Raheem. The couple had children together.

Bolanle Raheem Shooting & Death

On December 25, 2022, Vandi shot and killed the 41-year-old pregnant lawyer Bolanle Raheem, at the Ajah underbridge checkpoint in Lagos. He was arraigned before a Lagos High Court on January 16, 2023, where he pleaded not guilty to the one-count charge of murder. The case was presided over by Justice Ibironke Harrison.

Darambi Vandi Trial

The Lagos State Government prosecuted Vandi for the murder of Mrs. Raheem. The prosecution argued that Vandi acted unlawfully and without justification when he shot Mrs. Raheem. The defense argued that Vandi acted in self-defense as Mrs. Raheem was driving recklessly and refused to stop at the checkpoint.

On October 9, 2023, Justice Harrison convicted Vandi of murder and sentenced him to death by hanging. The judge held that the prosecution had proven the case against Vandi beyond all reasonable doubt.

Bolanle Raheem Age

Bolanle Raheem was born on May 29. She was said to be in her late 30s at the time of her death.

Bolanle Raheem Family

Bolanle Raheem had four children with her husband Gbenga Raheem.

FAQs

What happened to Bolanle Raheem?

Bolanle Raheem was fatally shot by a police officer on December 25, 2022, in the Ajah area of Lagos State.

Who killed Bolanle Raheem?

Bolanle Raheem was shot by a police officer identified as ASP Drambi Vandi.

What was Bolanle Raheem’s occupation?

Bolanle Raheem was a property lawyer and a member of the Nigerian Bar Association.

What companies did Bolanle Raheem co-found?

Bolanle Raheem co-founded City Building and Croston Homes.

How old was Bolanle Raheem when she died?

Bolanle Raheem’s age is not publicly available.

Who is Bolanle Raheem’s husband?

Bolanle Raheem’s husband is Gbenga Raheem.