August 3, 2026
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr Femi Falana, has called on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to take over investigations into the controversial deaths of Mary Habila and Babatunde Dolapo Tanimola, insisting that the cases must not be ignored.
Falana, in a statement titled, “These Deaths Must Not Be Swept Under the Carpet,” on Monday, said every suspicious death deserved a thorough and independent investigation in line with the sanctity of the right to life.
He also called for a speedy autopsy in the case of Habila and urged authorities to ensure transparency in investigations into alleged politically motivated killings in Osun State.
“The right to life is the most basic human right. Without it, other rights cannot be enjoyed by any person. On account of the sanctity of human life, the following cases of suspicious deaths must be thoroughly investigated,” Falana said.
