Human Rights lawyer murdered in his home in Lagos

Human rights lawyer and social commentator, Barrister Kunle Fadipe
(pictured above) was last night July 3rdmurdered at his residence at
Harmony Estate near Karaole Estate, College Road in Ifako Ijaiye,
Lagos.

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 in 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. Continue..

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.Late Mr Kunle Fadipe was a former member of
the National Human Rights Commission and a member of the board of
trustees of the justice advocacy group, Access to Justice. May his
soul rest in peace...amen.