Friday 4 July 2014

Human Rights lawyer-Barrister Kunle Fadipe murdered at his house in Lagos

Barrister Kunle Fadipe - Human rights lawyer and social commentator - was murdered last night July 3rd at his residence at Harmony Estate near Karaole Estate, College Road in Ifako Ijaiye, Lagos.

image


According to reports, the ESTATE WHERE the late barrister lived was plunged into total darkness after power outage and the lawyer asked his son to go and turn on the generator. As his son made his way to the generator, a man armed with a knife accosted him and ordered him to take him to his father. As soon as the man got to Mr Fadipe, he stabbed him on the neck and back.His daughter who was at home immediately ran out of the house and called for help. Two security officials attached to the estate immediately ran there and were able to overpower the murderer.The motive for the murder is still uncertain however the police has taken the killer into custody with a promise that the incident will be thoroughly investigated. May his soul RIP