Lagos State Ministry of Justice

    PRESS STATEMENT – THE TRAIN/LAGOS STATE STAFF BUS ACCIDENT 

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    In the early hours of 9th March 2023 at about 7:30 a.m, a Lagos State Government Staff bus with Registration Number 04A-48LA coming from Isolo to Ikeja while trying to cross the railway line at PWD, Ikeja, collided with a moving train. The Honourale Attorney General of Lagos State (HAG) will like to inform the public that the Bus Driver (Remi Osibanjo) has been arrested and detained for further investigation by the Railway Police Command Headquarters, Ebute-Metta, Lagos. The Commissioner of Police, Railway Police Command has taken over the investigation of the accident. The Bus involved in the collision has also been retrieved and sent for thorough examination at the Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service Office and the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) await both reports from the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) and the Police regarding the cause of the accident. Whilst MOJ commiserate with the victims of the accident and the families of those who lost their lives to the tragic accident the HAG wants to assure members of the public that upon receipt of the case file from the Police and the report of the VIO, the office shall not hesitate to prosecute any person(s) found culpable.

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    PRESS STATEMENT:LAGOS CONDEMNS ALLEGED PLANS TO EXHUME EX-CHRISLAND STUDENT’S BODY

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    The Lagos State Ministry of Justice is aware of the current ongoing dialogue about the alleged plans to exhume the body of the late Whitney Omodesola Adeniran, a student of Chrisland Schools whose death as revealed by the autopsy, conducted by Lagos State University Teaching Hospital was as a result of asphyxia and electrocution. Whilst we have not received any such official communication requesting for exhumation , however if and when we do receive such a request, we shall be opposed to it. In any event, the circumstances for exhumation under the Coroners’ Systems Law, 2015 do not arise in this case. Additionally, it is not our intention to further traumatize the deceased’s family. We are working closely with the police who have given their reassurance that the duplicate case file would be forwarded on Monday, 6th of March, 2023 to the Directorate of Public Prosecutions to aid the speedy issuance of Legal Advice.

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    Press Release: Chrisland

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    The Office of the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice has received the Post Mortem report dated 1st of March, 2023, issued by the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, in respect of Adeniran Omodesola Whitney, who was until her demise, a student of Chrisland School, Opebi. The post mortem report revealed the cause of death to be Asphyxia and electrocution. The Directorate of Public Prosecutions has been instructed to immediately issue Legal Advice on the matter. We use this medium to commiserate with Whitney’s family, even as we reassure Lagosians that anybody found culpable would immediately be charged to court. Signed Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo, SAN Honourable Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice Lagos State Ministry of Justice 2nd March, 2023

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    PRESS RELEASE : LAGOS ORDERS CORONER’S INQUEST INTO DEATH OF WHITNEY OMODESOLA ADENIRAN

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    The Lagos State Government has ordered a coroner’s inquest to ascertain the cause of  death in the case of the late Whitney Omodesola  Adeniran, a 12 year old student of Chrisland School, who died on Thursday, 9th February, 2023. The Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN) gave the directive in a statement today, noting that thorough investigation will be carried out to ascertain the cause of death. “A Coroner’s Inquest has immediately been requested , in line with section 14 and 15 of the Coroners’ Systems Law, Laws of Lagos State 2015, to determine the cause and circumstances of death. By Section 14(1)(d) of the Coroners’ System Law of the State: “A report of death shall be made to any of the agencies for the report of death or the office of the Coroner and be subject to post-mortem examination where there is reasonable cause to believe that the cause of death was: violent, unnatural or suspicious.” Section 15(1) and (9) further enjoins the Coroner to hold an inquest whenever he or she is informed that the death of the deceased person was in a violent, unnatural or suspicious situation or believes an inquest is desirable following the report of a reportable death. The commissioner noted that as a government, the security and wellbeing of citizens are of utmost importance while assuring the public that everything will be done to ensure that the cause of death is known. “The findings of this investigation will be made public in due course and appropriate sanctions meted out to anyone found culpable”.

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    PRESS STATEMENT: LASG DEBUNKS NEWS OF ALLEDGED CONTINOUS DETENTION OF ENDSARS PROTESTERS

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    The Lagos State Government has debunked in strong terms, an online story published by Sahara Reporters on the 16th of January, 2023 titled “Nigerian College Students Wiliams, Chukwuka arrested for #EndSars protest riot in Lagos Prison since 2020” stating that the news story is false and calculated to mislead the public. A statement signed by the Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN) said the case of the defendants, Dare Williams and Bethel Chukwuka were that of conspiracy to commit robbery and armed robbery which is not related to the EndSars protest as claimed by the online news medium. According to him, the defendants both conspired and robbed an Uber driver of his car on 21st December, 2020. They posed as passengers and were armed with a jackknife and went away with the victim’s Toyota Corolla car. They were later arrested by the police through a tracking device installed in the car. Upon the conclusion of investigation, the casefile was forwarded to the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) on the 8th of January 2021, legal advice was issued on the 22nd of February, 2021 and information was filed against the defendants and trial is ongoing before Hon. Justice Sonaike sitting at TBS. The case of the defendants was never in any way connected to the #EndSars protests. The protest took place in October, 2020 and the defendants were arrested in December, 2020. The incident leading to their arrest on the 21st of December 2020 was a case of armed robbery and not a protest against police brutality. The news is a total falsehood and rather unfortunate that the publisher  did not seek the views of the DPP to verify the claims of the Defendants. Onigbanjo noted that the State Government will continue to ensure that justice is pursued and the State is safe for all citizens to do their legitimate business.

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    PRESS RELEASE: LAGOS CELEBRATES WORLD HUMAN RIGHTS DAY.

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    Lagos State Government has said that it will not relent in its effort to protect human dignity, promote freedom and ensure justice for all in the State. The Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Ms. Titilayo Shitta-Bey made this declaration on Wednesday at the opening ceremony of the World Human Rights Day 2022, organized by the State Directorate for Citizens Rights under the Ministry of Justice, themed: “Dignity, Freedom and Justice For All” held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Secretariat. In her welcome address, Shitta-Bey noted that the event couldn’t hold in December 2022, due to early vacation of schools, adding that the Ministry of Justice has continued to sensitize the public about their fundamental human rights through its various agencies. “The Lagos State Government has invariably ensured that through seminars, trainings, drama presentations and school debates across the State, it will continue to bring awareness to the importance of knowing your right as a citizen, how these rights can be protected and how infractions are addressed.” “Furthermore, the goal that every human being should have full enjoyment of their human rights implies that nobody should suffer violations of those rights. The prevention of human rights violations is therefore a key part of the State Government’s effort to protect and promote human rights for all”. she said. The Chief Registrar of Lagos State High Court, Mr. T.A Elias, during his presentation said that all children, wherever they live and whatever their circumstances may be, have the right to be protected, nurtured and free from all forms of violence, abuse, neglect, maltreatment and exploitation. “The Judiciary collaborates with relevant stakeholders across the State to safeguard the right of the Lagos Child while ensuring the prevention of a breach of the Child’s Rights Law and any person (s) found to have violated any of these rights will be prosecuted accordingly.” The Director for Directorate of Citizens Right, Ms. Adetutu Oshinusi, expressed gratitude towards the stakeholders and students for supporting the government on its journey to protect the rights of citizens across the State, while imploring them to continue being good citizens and ambassadors of the Human Rights movement. Oshinusi therefore urged the students and  participants at the program to report any form of human rights abuse to the Ministry of Justice, Directorates for Citizens Rights even if it involves family, friends or loved ones..

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    PRESS RELEASE:COURT ARRAIGNS ASP DRAMBI VANDI FOR TRIAL

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    Lagos cop, Assistant Superintendent, ASP Drambi Vandi was  arraigned on Monday 16th of January, 2023 before Hon. Justice Ibironke Harrison at a Lagos State High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos. Drambi Vandi was arraigned on a (1) one count charge for allegedly killing Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem at Ajah roundabout, along Lekki Expressway, Lagos on the 25th of December, 2022. The offence  violates Section 223 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. The defendant pleaded not guilty. The Prosecution team led by the Attorney General of Lagos State, Mr Moyosore Onigbanjo SAN informed the court that two witnesses were in court and he took the examination in Chief while the defense Counsel,Mr Adetokunbo Odutola had a bit of cross examination which he intends to continue on the next adjourned date Hon. Justice Ibironke Harrison gave an order of accelerated hearing while adjourning the matter till Jan 25 and 26 for cross examination and continuation of trial.

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    Press Release: Lagos High Court To Commence Trial Of Drambi Vandi

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    A Lagos State High Court will on Monday, 16th of January, 2023,  commence the trial of Drambi Vandi, a police officer attached to Ajiwe Police Station in Ajah who allegedly killed a Lagos-based lawyer, Omobolanle Raheem on Christmas day along Ajah axis. In a statement signed by the Office of the Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Moyosore Onigbanjo,(SAN), the trial of ASP Drambi Vandi who allegedly killed Omobolanle Raheem on the 25th of December, 2022, along Ajah Expressway will commence on Monday, 16th of January, 2023 before Justice Harrison at a Lagos High Court sitting at TBS. Drambi Vandi previously appeared before  a Chief Magistrate Court, Yaba on Friday,30th December 2022, a day after the Police Service Commission approved his suspension over the killing of Omobolanle Raheem. Recall that the Lagos State Police Command confirmed that  Mr Drambi Vandi has since been remanded at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre while investigations are ongoing.

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    PRESS RELEASE: NBA LEADERSHIP PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO LAGOS ATTORNEY GENERAL

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    In continuation of the efforts of the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to engender a more cordial relationship between the Bar, the Bench and the people, the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA),Mr. Yakubu Maikyau (SAN) on Thursday, led some members of the National Executive and Senior Members of the Bar, on a courtesy visit to the office of the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lagos State, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN). The NBA President and his delegates were warmly received by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice as well as the Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Ms. Titilayo Shitta-bey and Directors of the Ministry. In his welcome address, the Attorney General, stated that the visit was quite rare as this is the first time an NBA President will pay a visit to the ministry after winning the NBA election. This, the commissioner noted shows the kind of leader the NBA president is. “I must say that you are a humane person because you aren’t doing this to take glory or show off how competent you are. This is impressive and what you have done today has demonstrated the kind of leader the NBA needs” he said. On the unfortunate death of Mrs. Bolanle Raheem, a member of the NBA, Onigbanjo commended the NBA President for taking time out of his busy schedule to travel down to commiserate with the family of the victim and also visiting the Ministry of Justice to show appreciation for leading the prosecution of the case. The commissioner further noted that his office and the Ministry of Justice will continue to show immense support towards any activity presented by the NBA and ensure speedy dispensation of justice for the family of the victim. Speaking during the visit, the NBA president, Mr. Yakubu Maikyau SAN, expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the warm reception afforded him and his team. He noted that he emerged winner of the NBA election with a large percentage of the votes from Lagos State which was unbelievable as he didn’t expect to beat his opponent by such margin and he’s back like the “one leper” mentioned in the bible to say “thank you” for the unwavering support towards his election as President of the organisation. Furthermore, the NBA President extended profound gratitude to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Attorney General and his Prosecution team in the Ministry of Justice, the Police Force and citizens of the State for their swift response and reactions towards the death of Mrs Raheem who was allegedly killed on the 25th of December, 2022 by an officer of the Nigerian Police Force. While commending the State Governor,Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Attorney General, he stated that this action will send a strong message across the entire nation as it has further instilled and reinforced confidence in the justice system of Nigeria. The NBA president concluded by commending the State  government for the various law reforms in ensuring quick dispensation of justice noting that these reforms will ensure decongestion of the various correctional centres.

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