The family of the late Oluwabamise Ayanwole, who was found dead in Lagos after boarding a bus rapid transit (BRT) vehicle, has called for an independent pathologist to carry out an autopsy on her.
The family’s call follows allegations that the state government is trying to avert justice. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has since debunked such allegations.
At a press conference held on Friday at Rights House in Ikeja, the family also requested that they be adequately notified before the autopsy is done so that their representatives will be available.
The deceased’s elder brother, Pelumi Abegunde, said the family got a notice from the police on Wednesday that an autopsy will be conducted the following day.
“We felt that the notice was too short for us as we need enough time to deliberate and participate in whatever is to be done,” he said.
Counsel to the family Ayo Ademiluyi said modern forensic technology can be deployed in this regard.
“The Corona Law of Lagos State states that all the parties involved can provide as many pathologists as possible. The forensic psychiatric approach can be deployed to ascertain what led to the deceased’s death, where and how it occurred,” he said.
Ms Ayanwole disappeared after close of work on February 26. The last time she communicated with anyone was when she boarded a BRT vehicle heading to Oshodi from Chevron bus stop.
The driver of the bus Andrew Omininikoron is currently in prison custody.
