Bamise: Justice will be served, says Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has promised to leave no stone unturned in apprehending everyone responsible for the death of a 22-year-old fashion designer, Oluwabamise Ayanwola.

Bamise , as her name was shortened, was kidnapped while on a BRT bus from Ajah to Oshodi. This has generated a lot of criticism, as people wondered about the high level of insecurity that made a citizen be kidnapped while on a government-owned public transport system.

As part of the process, the driver of the bus, Andrew Nice who was at large have been arrested.

#JusticeForBamise VIDEO (EXCLUSIVE): Andrew Nice, the BRT driver in his 1st stmt confessed to having unlawful canal knowledge of the deceased.

Recall Bamishe’s VN mentioned the driver likes her.

After his atrocities, he went into hiding & was arrested tru Credible Intelligence pic.twitter.com/Ar6O27ZPbQ

— EONS INTELLIGENCE (@eonsintelligenc) March 7, 2022

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“Dear Lagosians, the life of every citizen of the state matters to us, and we do not take the security of our people for granted.

“We will therefore leave no stone unturned in the investigation and arrest of everyone found culpable in the kidnap and death of Oluwabamise Ayanwola,” Sanwo-Olu stated in a statement released on Monday night.

While noting that the driver of the BRT bus involved in this unfortunate incident has been arrested, the governor said Lagos Bus Service Ltd has been directed to cooperate with security agencies in their investigations, so that the full weight of the law is brought down on all involved in this ugly incident.

Sanwo-Olu: All investigations are being followed closely

Commiserating with Oluwabamise’s family and loved ones, Sanwo-Olu said: “my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time, may the Almighty God console you. I hereby give you my word that JUSTICE WILL BE SERVED.”

He further assured Lagos residents that he is following all the investigations closely, and will ensure that Oluwabamise gets the justice she deserves.

“I also assure you all that the BRT services remain safe, despite this condemnable act. Once again, my sincere condolences to the Ayanwola family. May Oluwabamise’s soul Rest In Peace. Amen.”