'Don’t Sweep Mary Habila, Tanimola's Deaths Under The Carpet,' Falana Asks IGP Disu To Take Over Investigations

The senior lawyer made the demands in a statement issued on Monday titled, "These Deaths Must Not Be Swept Under the Carpet."

Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to take over investigations into the controversial deaths of a young woman, Mary Habila, and another victim, Babatunde Dolapo Tanimola, warning that both cases must not be "swept under the carpet."

Falana also demanded the immediate conduct of an autopsy on Habila's body and urged authorities to ensure transparent investigations into politically motivated killings in Osun State, insisting that every suspicious death must be subjected to an independent probe.

The senior lawyer made the demands in a statement issued on Monday titled, "These Deaths Must Not Be Swept Under the Carpet."

"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.